Two more MEP seats 'almost in the bag' for Ireland if UK leaves the EU - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has claimed it is "almost in the bag" that Ireland will have two more MEP seats if the UK leaves the EU - but has insisted he has no plans to allow citizens of Northern Ireland a say on who is elected to the roles.

Two more MEP seats 'almost in the bag' for Ireland if UK leaves the EU - Varadkar

By Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has claimed it is "almost in the bag" that Ireland will have two more MEP seats if the UK leaves the EU - but has insisted he has no plans to allow citizens of Northern Ireland a say on who is elected to the roles.

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