Commitment of Irish democracyMr Lamberts declined to say if checks will be needed between Ireland and Northern Ireland if there is a no-deal Brexit, but insisted the single market must be protected. “But likewise they recognise that the integrity of the single market is crucial as well. “So yes, we are standing by the Irish government so we know the Irish government is standing by us as well. In this case, I think they will do whatever it takes to protect the integrity of the single market. It is not just a feature of the European Union, it is a foundation.”

Source: The Irish Times February 07, 2019 21:33 UTC