Leaders meet without David Cameron as Enda Kenny eyes key negotiating role

Ireland must now fight to take a lead role in both the exit negotiations with Britain and the discussions on mapping out a future for the EU after the country leaves.

We have a lot to lose, especially in the areas of trade, movement of people, and of course the Northern Ireland border, so securing a key position in talks is essential.

This will depend on whether Taoiseach Enda Kenny can use his accumulated clout in Europe to hammer out the best way forward for Ireland.