Government dismisses reports EU could block goods entering NI

The Irish Government has dismissed reports that the EU could block goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Government has dismissed reports the EU could block goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK.

Simon Coveney said there may be “limited checks” on goods coming from Great Britain into the region because there is an agreement to prevent the need for physical infrastructure on the Irish border.