Brexit latest news ireland
Here are the latest news updates on Brexit and its impact on Ireland:
Latest Developments:
- The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which includes a new protocol on Northern Ireland's border with the Republic of Ireland. The deal aims to avoid a hard border and maintain the Good Friday Agreement.
- The UK Parliament is set to vote on the revised deal on October 19, with the government urging MPs to back the agreement.
- The Irish government has welcomed the revised deal, saying it provides a "stable and predictable" solution for the border.
- The EU has also given its approval for the revised deal, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying it is a "good deal" for the EU.
Impact on Ireland:
- The revised deal aims to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland, which could have disrupted trade and caused economic instability.
- The deal includes a "backstop" arrangement, which would keep the UK in a customs union with the EU until a new trade agreement is in place.
- The Irish government has said that the deal will help to maintain the Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict.
- The deal is also expected to have a positive impact on Ireland's economy, with the country's central bank saying it will help to reduce uncertainty and boost business confidence.
Reaction from Irish Politicians:
- Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar has welcomed the revised deal, saying it is a "good outcome" for Ireland.
- Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Simon Coveney has said that the deal is a "significant step forward" and will help to maintain the Good Friday Agreement.
- Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that the deal is a "step in the right direction" but has expressed concerns about the impact on the Irish economy.
Brexit and the Irish Border:
- The Irish border has been a major sticking point in Brexit negotiations, with the UK and EU struggling to agree on a solution.
- The UK government has proposed a range of solutions, including a customs union and a "backstop" arrangement, but these have been rejected by the EU.
- The Irish government has said that any solution must maintain the Good Friday Agreement and avoid a hard border.
Brexit and the Irish Economy:
- The Irish economy has been heavily impacted by Brexit, with the country's central bank saying that a no-deal Brexit could cause a recession.
- The Irish government has taken steps to prepare for a no-deal Brexit, including stockpiling medicines and food.
- The country's central bank has also said that a deal would help to reduce uncertainty and boost business confidence.