An increase in criminal activity on both sides of the border is being "taken into account" in Brexit contingency planning, the Taoiseach has said. The PSNI has already stated that 400 more police officers will be required in Northern Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit. "The best thing we can do to avoid a no-deal Brexit is to have a deal and we have a deal on the table now," he said. Turning his focus to policing, Mr Varadkar said there is now a "really good" reform programme under way in the gardaí. In a speech at the passing out ceremony, Mr Varadkar said those who put on the uniform are called to perform the highest service in the land.

Source: Evening echo November 30, 2018 17:26 UTC