Advertisement

"It is a thought out position" - Bertie Ahern on new Brexit proposals

The UK government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace th...

Share this article

12.14 3 Oct 2019


"It is a thought out position" - Bertie Ahern on new Brexit proposals


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.14 3 Oct 2019


The UK government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace the Irish backstop. 

The move would see Northern Ireland stay in the European single market for goods, but leave the customs union - resulting in new customs checks. 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the British Prime Minister his new Brexit plan falls short of being a replacement for the backstop. 

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Newstalk Breakfast to give his analysis on Boris' proposals .


Read more about

Backstop Bertie Ahern Boris Johnson Hard Border Newstalk Breakfast

Related Episodes

Do people talk about their kid...

00:10:50

Do people talk about their kids too much?

Moncrieff

00:10:50


Parenting: Separation anxiety

00:22:38

Parenting: Separation anxiety

Moncrieff

00:22:38


Reasons to be Happy: Swim Shel...

00:08:08

Reasons to be Happy: Swim Shelters, TV Themes, Christmas Shop

Lunchtime Live

00:08:08


Making Babies: Foetal Movement

00:11:29

Making Babies: Foetal Movement

Lunchtime Live

00:11:29