Michael Noonan: Hard border with North ‘not a runner’ in the wake of Brexit

Finance Minister Michael Noonan says a hard border between the Republic and Northern Ireland is “not a runner” in the wake of Brexit.

Michael Noonan: Hard border with North ‘not a runner’ in the wake of Brexit

Speaking at the Oireachtas Finance Committee, yesterday morning, Mr Noonan said such a border is not feasible.

“I just don’t think it’s a runner,” he said, suggesting that EU/UK border checks might be more likely at points such as Larne and Belfast Airport.

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