Taoiseach meets with European Commission's Chief Brexit Negotiator

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today met with the European Commission's Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier at Government Buildings today.

Mr Barnier assumed his role at the start of the month and is currently on a tour of European capitals, ahead of beginning negotiations on behalf of the EU with Britain on Brexit.

Formal negotiations process begins next year. Speaking after the meeting the Taoiseach said: "I was delighted to meet with Michel Barnier in Dublin today - he is well-known to us here in Ireland, has a strong appreciation of our close historical, political and economic ties with the UK, and also knows of our strong commitment to EU membership.”