As Ireland’s leader warns of “fraying” ties and “instability” between the UK and Ireland, Liz Truss is eyeing urgent talks with the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taoiseach Micheal Martin of Ireland has warned that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which has already passed the House of Commons, risks causing “further instability” in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed law would eliminate checks on Irish Sea trade between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, removing an internal border within the United Kingdom created by the Protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Martin claimed that unilateral action on the protocol and the Troubles legacy legislation is at odds with the Good Friday Agreement’s “spirit of partnership.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated: “It is critical therefore that we find a way through this undeniably difficult phase to build better relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Like all long-term relationships, there are times when we don’t understand each other as well.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Regrettably, unilateral action on the protocol and on legacy is at odds with the spirit of partnership that is needed to underpin the Good Friday Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It is testing and fraying that partnership between us. It risks further instability in Northern Ireland and damage to key sectors of the economy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remarks come as PM candidate and likely winner Liz Truss is reportedly planning a trip to Dublin to “come to an agreement” on the deal.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As Ireland’s leader warns of “fraying” ties and “instability” between the UK and Ireland, Liz Truss is eyeing urgent talks with the EU. Taoiseach Micheal Martin of Ireland has warned … <\/p>\n