Brexit destructive on Northern Ireland’s politics, Martin says

Mr Martin made the comments as he addressed his party’s annual commemoration of Wolfe Tone in Co Kildare. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Brexit has been destructive on Northern Ireland politics, and the ability to address poverty and create well-paid jobs in the region, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin also defended how the EU has handled the fallout over the Northern Ireland Protocol, saying the Commission proposed a “generous and comprehensive” set of changes to how goods are dealt with.