Murphy slams 'nonsensical' suggestion of separate Ireland-UK Brexit deal

European Affairs Minister Dara Murphy has slammed UK suggestions that Ireland and Britain could cut a separate post-Brexit deal outside of talks with the EU as "nonsensical".

Murphy slams 'nonsensical' suggestion of separate Ireland-UK Brexit deal

European Affairs Minister Dara Murphy has slammed UK suggestions that Ireland and Britain could cut a separate post-Brexit deal outside of talks with the EU as "nonsensical" and completely unworkable, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, Political Correspondent, in Brussels.

The Fine Gael Cork North Central TD made the comments during a break in the European Council's EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, today, saying the Republic remains committee to working with the EU on finding a way to resolve the issue.

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