Simon Coveney rules out any Brexit side talks with Britain

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has ruled out any Brexit side-talks after British prime minister Theresa May suggested direct negotiations between Ireland, the UK, and the EU.

Ms May made it clear that it would be “unacceptable” to reintroduce a hard border between the North and Ireland, but added “it is for all of us to work together”.

“The Taoiseach and I agreed, when we met recently, that our teams and the Commission should now do just that,” said Ms May.