Brexit: Agreement made 'in principle' on Northern Ireland protocol

The agreement was reached today between UK Cabinet Minister Michael Gove and EU Commisssion VIce President Maros Sefcovic. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

An agreement has been reached in principle on the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol which forms part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

This relates to areas that include, Border Control Posts/Entry Points specifically for checks on animals and plants, and the supply of medicines.