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
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 … Brexit • 14 May 20
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 … Brexit • 25 Feb 20
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 … Brexit • 25 Feb 20
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 … Brexit • 04 Sep 19
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 … Brexit • 28 Aug 19
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 … Brexit • 27 Aug 19
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 … Brexit • 22 Aug 19
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 … Brexit • 09 Aug 19
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 … Brexit • 16 May 19
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 … Brexit • 11 Apr 19
Brexit: What happens next? After a second extension to the Article 50 Brexit process, what happens next? Brexit • 11 Apr 19
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. Brexit • 10 Apr 19
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 … Brexit • 28 Mar 19
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 … Brexit • 22 Mar 19
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 … Brexit • 13 Mar 19
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 … Brexit • 12 Mar 19
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 … Brexit • 07 Mar 19
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. Brexit • 04 Mar 19
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 … Brexit • 24 Feb 19
Brexit bill protects current VAT system for importers The most significant new element in the Brexit Omnibus Bill published by the Government is a change to VAT law which will allow companies importing … Business • 22 Feb 19
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 … Brexit • 19 Feb 19
