Too early to claim Brexit ‘coup’ over Irish interests

Ireland was front and centre at the EU summit on Brexit over the weekend, writes Juno McEnroe. Observers claim it was a political coup for Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Government.

Firmly putting the Irish stamp on the guidelines to the Brexit negotiations has prioritised the country’s interests.

Declaration that the North could seamlessly rejoin the EU with reunification, and a stipulation that “flexible” solutions are needed to avoid a hard border are a welcome start to the Brexit talks.