Scepticism in EU over Brexit plan, says Simon Coveney

Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland/PA Wire

Tanaiste Simon Coveney has said there will be a considerable degree of scepticism in Brussels to the UK’s protocol on Northern Ireland, particularly in relation to customs controls.

Mr Coveney said while the UK has left the EU, Northern Ireland will remain in the EU’s custom zone and British officials will have to adhere to European controls in the province.