Brexit: Ireland portrayed as ‘awkward’ on backstop, says McEntee

UK has obligation to ensure peace process in North is protected, says Minister for State

Speaking with Bloomberg TV, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that it incumbent upon the British government to come up with a solution after the current Brexit agreement was rejected by Westminster. Video: Bloomberg TV

The UK must live up to its obligations under the Good Friday Agreement to protect the peace process and ensure Brexit does not lead to a hard Border in Ireland, Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee said on Saturday.

Ms McEntee insisted a backstop to prevent a hard Border was “absolutely necessary” due to the UK’s red lines on leaving the single market and customs union.

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