Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’, says Deputy Irish Premier
Deputy Irish Premier Simon Coveney has said the Covid-19 pandemic has made the timeline for a UK-EU trade deal “virtually impossible”.
Simon Coveney
Irish Government warns against all non-essential travel including to UK
The Irish Government has recommended all citizens should avoid non-essential overseas travel until March 29 in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Micheal Martin says Sinn Fein unlikely to get numbers for left-wing government
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has said that a left-wing government is “very unlikely” as Sinn Fein will not emerge with the “credible numbers” in the Dail.
Irish Government criticised over handling of cervical cancer controversy
The Irish Government has been criticised for apparent delays in providing support services to women affected by the cervical cancer screening controversy.
German solidarity over open Irish border post-Brexit ‘very reassuring’
Ireland’s insistence that the Brexit treaty includes a backstop to preserve the island’s open border enjoys the full support of Germany, the country’s foreign minister has insisted.
German solidarity over open Irish border post-Brexit ‘very reassuring’
Ireland’s insistence that the Brexit treaty includes a backstop to preserve the island’s open border enjoys the full support of Germany, the country’s foreign minister has insisted.