Dissident republicans will “undoubtedly” attempt to exploit any form of hard border post-Brexit for their own ends, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said. These included attempts by dissident republicans to use any form of hard border as an emotional rally calling around their outlook and terrorist aspirations. “It’s something they may wish to rally around,” Mr Harris said when asked of dissidents would seek to exploit any form of hard border. Mr Martin said a hard border would be a “backwards step” that would bring “complications and difficulties”. Both Mr Harris and Mr Martin said illegal immigration and human trafficking would be a priority through and after the Brexit process.

Source: The Irish Times November 07, 2018 15:56 UTC