Minister confirms Ireland will oppose ending of seasonal clock changes

The Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, has today confirmed that the Government will oppose the EU’s proposed change to daylight saving time.

Minister confirms Ireland will oppose ending of seasonal clock changes

The Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, has today confirmed that the Government will oppose the EU’s proposed change to daylight saving time.

They said their decision follows the recommendation of an Interdepartmental Steering Group which highlighted that it could result in different time zones on the island of Ireland after Brexit.

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