The European Commission has today set out its principles for the political dialogue on Ireland and Northern Ireland in the Brexit negotiations. Today’s paper states that the Good Friday Agreement should continue to be protected and strengthened in all its parts after the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. The continuation of the Common Travel Area, which […]
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CCBS Board Member Katy Hayward publishes ‘The Irish Border as a Customs Frontier after Brexit’
When the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the status of its land border with the Republic of Ireland will inevitably change. The steady growth of trade and networks across this contested border over the past two decades have been largely attributable to their common EU membership and the peace process they have supported in […]
Read MoreBrexit: Irish border one of the top EU priorities
Speaking to the Economic and Social Committee in Brussels this morning, the EU’s chief negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier, made the following points of special interest here in Ireland. He reiterated the primacy of the Irish border issue as one of the top EU priorities: “The best way of reaching an agreement is to create […]
Read MoreREVISED Solution Irish Border Problem 2 July 2017
Please click on the link below to download a copy of ‘A Solution to the Problem of a ‘Hard’ Irish Border: The island’s post-Brexit borders’ by James Anderson, Queen’s University Belfast. REVISED Solution Irish Border Problem pdf 2 July
Read MoreSeanad Special Select Committee on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union publishes ‘Brexit: Implications and Potential Solutions’
The Seanad Special Select Committee on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union has today published ‘Brexit: Implications and Potential Solutions’ Chair of the Seanad Special Select Committee said in his opening stsatement that “Put simply, for Ireland, the decision of the people of the UK to vote to withdraw from the EU is […]
Read MoreThe United Kingdom’s Exit from the European Union: Safeguarding the Position of EU Citizens Living in the UK and UK Nationals Living in the EU
The British Government has released a 15-page document outlining the detail of the UK’s offer to EU citizens. The paper published as Theresa May briefed MPs on the outcome of Friday’s EU summit on 26th June 2017. Safeguarding EU Citizens 260617
Read MoreDraft EU position papers on Article 50 negotiations
The EU has published draft Brexit negotiation position papers on citizens’ rights and the UK’s financial settlement. Both of the draft papers are available below. EU negotiation working paper – citizens-rights-essential-principles-draft-position-paper_en EU negotiation working paper – financial-settlement-essential-principles-draft-position-paper_en
Read MoreWhat should be the government’s priorities for exit negotiations and policy development to maximise the contribution of British universities to a successful and global UK?
As government looks to minimise the turbulence and maximise the opportunities associated with leaving the European Union, British universities have a vital contribution to make to a successful, dynamic and internationally competitive post-exit United Kingdom. Universities can play a central role in driving inclusive economic growth locally, regionally and nationally; improving productivity as part of […]
Read MoreInterTradeIreland Brexit Factsheet for Business, July 2016
In light of the recent BREXIT referendum decision, a key objective for InterTradeIreland is to ensure that cross-border trade continues to grow and SME benefits are exploited. Available below is the full INterTradeIreland fact sheet on Brexit. InterTradeIreland
Read MoreBord Bia briefing document on Brexit June 2016
‘The EU is the UK’s largest trading partner accounting for 62% of UK food and drink exports and 70% of UK imports. Therefore it’s not surprising that the exit vote has led to significant market volatility and uncertainty.’ The document available below explores the possible effects that Brexit may have on the Irish Food Industry, […]
Read More“Protecting Citizens’ Rights in the Negotiations with the UK”, speech my Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier gave a speech at the 7th State of the Union Conference at the European University Institute in Florence on 5 May 2017 regarding the Protection of Citizens’ Rights during the Negotiations with the UK. The full speech is available through the link below. Michel Barnier Brexit speech 050517
Read MoreEuropean Commission directives for Brexit negotiations including Annex
The College of Commissioners has today sent a recommendation to the Council to open the Article 50 negotiations with the United Kingdom. It includes draft negotiating directives. This legal mandate follows the adoption on Saturday by the European Council of political guidelines. The full document is available below. EU Commission directives for Brexit negotiations 030517 […]
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