Speaking in Belfast on Friday, Mr Varadkar said those unhappy about Mr Tusk’s comments this week should remember some of the “political rhetoric that has been directed at the European Union” during the Brexit debate. “It was only a few months ago that people in the United Kingdom government were comparing the European Union to communism,” he said. South Antrim Assembly member Steve Aiken (UUP) said Mr Varadkar expressed concern that some of the commentary around Brexit ultimately could incite violence. DUP leader Arlene Foster said her meeting with Mr Varadkar was positive. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said he felt reassured that the Government and the EU were standing with the people of Northern Ireland after his meeting with Mr Varadkar.

Source: The Irish Times February 08, 2019 21:00 UTC