'We’re doing this because we want there to be more north-south cooperation. We want more cross-border cooperation'

Comedian Patrick Kielty has said that a shared island already exists in Northern Ireland, but that it is not a “love-in”.

“We want to see an agreed outcome that works in the best way possible for the people of Northern Ireland."

Arlene Foster has said she is disappointed to hear that the Taoiseach’s office is preparing for Britain to “lose interest” in Northern Ireland.