The Sinn Fein leader says the needs of Ireland can’t be treated as a “footnote” in any Brexit deal.
Mary Lou McDonald was speaking after a visit to the North by British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab, who’s confident an agreement can get over the line this month.
Tanaiste Simon Coveney also says it’s possible a deal will be done in the coming weeks if both sides can agree on how to avoid a hard border after Britain leaves the EU.
Deputy McDonald says she gave a clear message to Dominic Raab:
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