Theresa May and Enda Kenny to discuss Brexit in Dublin

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and British prime minister Theresa May will hold talks in Dublin next month amid ongoing concern over the potential impact of Brexit on Irish people at home and abroad.

The Fine Gael leader confirmed the situation as he acknowledged the removal of Britain from the EU could take a decade and as his officials sought to downplay concerns over the rights of UK-based Irish citizens.

Speaking to reporters as part of a wide-ranging Christmas media briefing, Mr Kenny said he will meet with the Conservative party leader in late January to clarify a series of issues directly related to Brexit.