Podcast: Brexit Republic - La Grande Illusion Deputy Foreign Editor Colm Ó Mongáin is joined by London Correspondent Sean Whelan on the Brexit vibes in elections in Scotland and England and by … Brexit • 07 May 21
Michel Barnier reveals 'frustrations' with DUP in talks Michel Barnier has revealed his frustration at the role that both the DUP and hardline Brexiteers played in hampering the quest to avoid a hard … Brexit • 05 May 21
Brexit is a 'failure' the EU must learn from - Barnier The EU's long-serving Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has urged all sides to shoulder their responsibilities to Northern Ireland and what he described as a "very … Brexit • 27 Apr 21
UK 'rejected visa-free entry' to EU for performers The UK turned down an EU proposal for visa-free travel for performers and journalists in post-Brexit talks, the European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said … Brexit • 14 Jan 21
Johnson says 'strong possibility' of no Brexit deal British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned there is a "strong possibility" the EU and UK will not agree a post-Brexit trade deal. Brexit • 10 Dec 20
Barnier says coming hours key if Brexit deal to be done European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said that the future relationship negotiations would be in crisis if the UK introduced fresh legislation next … Brexit • 02 Dec 20
Brexit talks go into another week in effort to get deal EU and British Brexit negotiators will continue talks in Brussels today and until around mid-week, sources on both sides have said, in a sign both … Business • 03 Nov 20
EU pledges to intensify talks on Brexit and legal texts Senior European Union officials have said the EU is ready to intensify talks towards a deal on future trade ties with the UK after a … Brexit • 19 Oct 20
EU states take a hard line over Brexit fisheries talks EU fishing member states are taking an increasingly hard line over any concessions to the UK in the current phase of the Brexit negotiations, RTÉ … Brexit • 06 Oct 20
Opportunity to address Brexit legislation - Coveney The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has said British concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol could be addressed in the period between the passing … Brexit • 22 Sep 20
Legal action over Brexit deal breach 'still on table' Michel Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, has told member states that legal action against the UK for its threatened breach of the Northern Ireland Protocol … Brexit • 16 Sep 20
No-trade deal Brexit fears rise as talks stuck The chances of Britain leaving the European Union without a trade deal have risen sharply as negotiations have been threatened by London's insistence that it … Business • 04 Sep 20
Barnier 'disappointed & concerned' after Brexit talks The latest negotiating round between Britain and the European Union on future ties after a post-Brexit transition period runs out at the end of 2020 … Business • 21 Aug 20
Barnier confident deal with Britain possible - sources The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier expressed confidence at a closed-door meeting with member state envoys to the bloc last Friday that a new … Business • 27 Jul 20
Private dinner kicks off latest Brexit talks Top British and European Union negotiators will dine at Number 10 Downing Street this evening, kicking off the latest round of Brexit talks that have … Business • 07 Jul 20
No deal Brexit a real risk now, says Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said that a no-deal Brexit is now a real risk because the UK is looking for something different to what was … Brexit • 17 May 20
Brexit talks can still be done within agreed timescale Talks to strike a deal on a post-Brexit relationship between Britain and the European Union can still be concluded within the agreed timescale, British Cabinet … Business • 27 Apr 20
Barnier accuses UK of stalling Brexit negotiations EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier deplored a lack of progress in the latest round of post-Brexit trade talks today, accusing Britain of stalling negotiations. Brexit • 24 Apr 20
Brexit talks uncertain as Frost and Barnier isolate Britain's lead negotiator for post-Brexit trade talks with the European Union, David Frost, is self-isolating after showing mild symptoms of coronavirus - the day after … Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20
EU's Michel Barnier tests positive for Covid-19 Michel Barnier, the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, has tested positive for Covid-19. Coronavirus • 19 Mar 20
'Very serious' differences between EU and UK sides Britain and the European Union have "very serious" differences about their future relationship but an agreement is still possible, the EU's Brexit negotiator has said … Brexit • 05 Mar 20
EU gives Brexit final approval, paving way for UK exit The European Parliament has ratified the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, sealing Britain's exit from the European Union on Friday. Brexit • 29 Jan 20
More time needed to agree full deal with UK - Barnier A comprehensive agreement on the future relationship between the EU and Britain will take longer to agree than the 11-month transition period that begins when … Brexit • 09 Jan 20
Tánaiste says deal may not be possible at EU summit Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has suggested that a Brexit deal may not be possible at the EU summit in Brussels this … Brexit • 14 Oct 19
