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.

Simon Coveney rules out any Brexit side talks with Britain

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.

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