Enda Kenny looks to persuade EU leaders over Irish concerns

Ireland’s border, trade interests, and special relationship with Britain will all be used by Taoiseach Enda Kenny as he attempts to persuade EU leaders of concerns around a rushed Brexit.

Though the language from European capitals has been tempered since the weekend, Mr Kenny has a big task to calm leaders anxious to make an example of Britain.

Ireland wants to ensure some special arrangement can be kept with Britain. The Government thinks this can be achieved by a slow, methodical Brexit, with beneficial terms for the UK.