EU in concessionary mood because of challenges facing Europe including war and energy crisis, claims Varadkar
Speaking at Government Buildings, Mr Varadkar said Brexit had been destructive to people on these islands.
He said the agreement would bring stability and certainty to a situation that has been in flux since the decision by the UK to leave the EU nearly seven years ago. Asked what was different about British prime minister Rishi Sunak’s approach, Mr Varadkar replied that a lot of trust had been built up between the European Commission and Mr Sunak and his team through behind-the-scenes work.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the agreement would pave the way for Northern Ireland’s political institutions to be restored “without delay”, a year after the Executive and Assembly were suspended.Mr Martin, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, said the same food will be available on supermarket shelves in Northern Ireland as in the rest of the UK. Medicines will also be available to people in Northern Ireland at the same time and under the same conditions as the rest of the UK, he added.
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