Withdrawal Agreement

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 of controversial legislation in the House of Commons and when it is dealt with by the House of Lords.

UK accuses EU of not attending to UK citizen's rights

The UK has complained that the EU is failing to attend to the rights of UK citizens living in member states, claiming the EU is at "serious risk" of not fulfilling its obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement.

EU to be vigilant in relation to UK checks: Barnier

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said the EU will remain "vigilant" in monitoring the development of infrastructure, logistics and human resources in how the UK prepares to implement the checks and controls on the Irish Sea, as set out in the Protocol on Northern Ireland.

Irish Protocol delay could cause 'significant damage'

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said if the UK does not begin implementing the Irish Protocol it could "significantly damage" the prospects for even the most basic free trade agreement with the EU by the end of the year.

Disaster funds to be used in event of no-deal Brexit

The European Commission has proposed using emergency funds normally reserved for natural disasters and to offset the harsh effects of globalisation in order to help countries badly hit by a no-deal Brexit.

Govt will not compromise on 'fragile' peace process

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government is not going to compromise on a peace process which he described as "fragile right now" in favour of vague promises on what might happen to the border after Brexit.

Coveney: UK proposals not close to replacing backstop

Measures proposed by the UK to replace the backstop do not yet come close to what is needed and it is possible that no solution exists, the Tánaiste has said.

Govt welcomes 'strong EU solidarity' on backstop

The Government has said there has been very strong solidarity from European colleagues on the need for the backstop, designed to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland.

Security would be 'safeguarded' in hard Brexit - Gove

Michael Gove has said in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the British government will make sure that it will safeguard the security of the people on the island of Ireland and that trade continues to flow as freely as possible.

May to set out leadership election timeline in June

The British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will set out a timetable to elect a new leader of the Conservative Party in early June.

What you need to know about latest Brexit extension

European Union leaders have agreed to delay Brexit again, this time until Halloween. Here is all you need to know about the latest twist in Britain's departure from the EU.

Brexit: What happens next?

After a second extension to the Article 50 Brexit process, what happens next?

EU leaders agree Brexit delay until 31 Oct - diplomats

European Union leaders have agreed to delay Brexit until 31 October, with a review in June, according to EU diplomats.

From 230 to 58. Brexit Republic Episode 33

Ireland needs to show 'patience' with MPs - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said Ireland needs to show "a little patience" with British MPs as they try to agree on a majority view on what type of Brexit they want.

Taoiseach welcomes EU deal to extend Brexit

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has welcomed last night's EU deal to extend the date on which Britain leaves the EU until at least 12 April, with the possibility of a further extension until 22 May.

Frustration clear in Taoiseach's Brexit remarks

Tariff proposals designed to put pressure on Irish

The UK Tariff plan – and its timing - is designed to pressure the Irish into abandoning the backstop at next week's European Council, writes Economic Correspondent Sean Whelan.

Last ditch EU-UK package agreed on Irish backstop

The European Commission and the United Kingdom have agreed a package of measures on the Irish backstop, following 11th hour talks between Prime Minister Theresa May and Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg.

EU downbeat over UK AG's Brexit backstop proposals

British and EU officials are continuing technical talks on the Irish backstop in Brussels today, despite a downbeat assessment by the EU's chief Brexit negotiator of proposals put forward by the UK's Attorney General.

Taoiseach, ministers meeting to discuss Brexit strategy

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is holding a late night meeting with Government ministers tonight in Farmleigh to discuss the Government's Brexit strategy.

Taoiseach warned over 'childish' language on Brexit

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has warned that British-Irish relations have "deteriorated significantly" due to Brexit and called on the Taoiseach to desist from engaging in "childish" language on the issue.

Govt sets date to enact no-deal Brexit bill

The Government has said it plans to have its Brexit omnibus bill pass all stages in the Oireachtas by Friday 15 March and be signed into law by the President on Friday 29 March - the deadline for the UK to leave the EU.