“I remain concerned that some of the constraints of leaving the customs union and the single market are still not fully recognised,” the taoiseach said. Brexit is due to happen in a little over 12 months, so time is short,” he said. Quick guide Why is the Irish border a stumbling block for Brexit? Britain’s exit from the EU – taking Northern Ireland with it – risks a return to a hard or policed border. “It’s good that she seems to have taken the no-deal off the table, but it’s not about a soft Brexit, it’s about a workable Brexit,” he said.

Source: The Guardian March 02, 2018 19:09 UTC