Hard Irish border talk worries Dublin
It’s reported that Mr Varadkar last night, in private talks with other Irish politicians, made clear his fears for how a no deal Brexit could seriously harm Dublin’s relations with Brussels.
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It’s reported that Mr Varadkar last night, in private talks with other Irish politicians, made clear his fears for how a no deal Brexit could seriously harm Dublin’s relations with Brussels.
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