Leaders enthusiastic about UK rejoining EU
British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has suggested the UK might consider rejoining the European Union. In a speech to the Labour party conference yesterday he promised to lay out “options”…
Taoiseach congratulates Andy Burnham
The Taoiseach has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the new UK Prime Minister following the resignation of Keir Starmer. Micheál Martin signalled that the pair already had a working relationship.…
Brexit claims another PM
British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that he will resign following building pressure inside the Labour party for him to go. He becomes the sixth British PM to announce…
Ireland hopes for UK deal during presidency
The Irish government hopes that a number of Brexit deals can be agreed during Ireland’s six-month tenure of the European Council presidency. Negotiators for the EU and UK are currently…
EU court rules Ireland should extradite despite possible extra jail time
The European Union’s highest court has ruled that Ireland cannot refuse to surrender individuals to the United Kingdom for fear that they might be detained for older, unrelated charges once…
EU enforces Schengen entry-exit checks
The EU’s much delayed entry-exit checks (EES) for the Schengen zone have started to come info effect. The first phase of the new system came into force yesterday. It requires…
Is the new Brexit deal good for Ireland?
The UK and EU have reached a new deal which both sides say mark a new chapter in their relationship. But what does it mean for Ireland? Fisheries The current…
Brexit negotiations link fish and defence
UK demands for closer post-Brexit relations look set to be predicated on Britain’s willingness to negotiate on fish. Since the Labour government came to power last July, they have repeatedly…
Europe ministers to discuss UK relations
EU ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss their relations with the United Kingdom amidst hope of improving on the Brexit deal. Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and…
UK-Ireland Summit in Liverpool
The first annual UK-Ireland Summit is taking place in Liverpool. Taoiseach Micheál Martin met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer last night. The summit was agreed last year to mark an…