Northern Ireland Protocol

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Coveney cautions over NI Protocol talks breakthrough

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister has cautioned against "unrealistic" expectations in talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol next week.

'Landing zones' for deal on NI Protocol - Coveney

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister has indicated that he believes there are "landing zones" for a deal on the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Šefčovič signals February end for NI Protocol talks

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has signalled that the Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations with the UK could draw to a close by the end of February if there is no breakthrough.

Northern Ireland Protocol deal in 'weeks' - Coveney

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached within six to eight weeks.

'Major implications' if no protocol progress made - DUP

The DUP has said there will be "major implications" at Stormont if Britain's foreign minister fails to swiftly set a formal deadline to end negotiations with Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

EU official says UK protocol demands 'unattainable'

A senior EU official has said the UK demands on the Northern Ireland Protocol, as set out in its July paper, are "unattainable".

Commission to publish protocol proposals next week

The European Commission will publish its proposals on easing the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol next Wednesday, RTÉ News understands.

EU's Šefčovič to bring forward proposals on NI Protocol

The EU's chief interlocutor on the Northern Ireland Protocol has told member states he will bring forward a range of proposals by the end of September or early October to try to resolve the ongoing deadlock around the Protocol.

EU says no renegotiation of Northern Ireland Protocol

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told the British Prime Minster there will be no renegotiation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

UK seeks 'standstill period' to negotiate NI Protocol

The British government has indicated it is effectively looking for a "standstill period" to negotiate major changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol, the element of the Brexit trade agreement intended to avoid the return to a hard border on the island of Ireland.

Šefčovič says EU may step up legal action against UK

European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič has said that if the UK does not take steps to implement the NI Protocol, or remedy measures taken through unilateral actions in March, the EU would "step up" legal action against it.

UK and EU agree extension of chilled meat grace period

The EU has agreed to grant a three-month extension to the grace period for chilled meats entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain, and will change EU legislation in order to ensure there is an undisrupted supply of medicines into Northern Ireland.

Three-month extension of NI chilled meats grace period

The European Union will formally announce a three-month extension to the chilled meats grace period tomorrow afternoon, RTÉ News understands.

EU willing to reach NI Protocol accommodation - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he has no doubt over the EU's willingness to "reach an accommodation" over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

NI Protocol extension 'positive sign' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said an extension on the chilled meats grace period under the Northern Ireland Protocol, which is expected to be formally agreed by the EU, is a positive sign.

Extension expected for UK on chilled meats grace period

The European Union is expected to grant the United Kingdom an extension on the chilled meats grace period, under the Northern Ireland Protocol, RTÉ News understands.