Now is time to plan for it - Post-Brexit world

THE announcement that Britain is giving up its presidency of the European Council next year is a further indication that there will be no rowing back on Brexit by the new Prime Minister Theresa May. 

She remains resolute that Britain will leave the European Union and securing the best exit deal possible. Like Margaret Thatcher before her, Theresa May is not for turning.

Brexit, as we are well aware, has profound implications for the whole island of Ireland and we must now face it as a reality and not wallow in wishful thinking that the British might yet change their minds.