Brexit Deal Needs Northern Irish Consent, DUP's Dodds Says

The transcript discusses the consent process in Northern Ireland related to Brexit, highlighting the objections from Dublin and the implications of the backstop. It covers the negotiation dynamics between the UK and the EU, the potential impact on trade and relations with the Irish Republic, and the prospects of reaching a Brexit deal. The discussion emphasizes the importance of democratic accountability and the challenges posed by the backstop arrangements.

What is the main focus of the consent process discussed in the first section?

• Trade agreements with the EU

• Military presence in Northern Ireland

• Democratic accountability and consent from both Unionists and nationalists

• Economic benefits for Northern Ireland

What is Dublin's main objection to the current consent process?

• It lacks transparency

• It is too costly to implement

• It allows one party to veto decisions

• It gives too much power to the EU

Why is the backstop considered anti-democratic according to the second section?

• It imposes laws without consent from Northern Ireland

• It requires military enforcement

• It reduces trade with the EU

• It increases taxes in Northern Ireland

What is the stance of Boris Johnson's government on the backstop?

• They are indifferent to it

• They seek to replace it with a new proposal

• They fully support it

• They want to strengthen it

What is necessary for a deal to be made according to the third section?

• Support from the US government

• Approval from the United Nations

• Agreement from both the UK and Dublin

• Unilateral decisions by the UK

What is the potential impact of the backstop on Northern Ireland's economy?

• It will increase foreign investments

• It will have no impact

• It will damage the economy in the long run

• It will boost trade with the EU

What is the sentiment regarding the possibility of achieving a deal by the informal deadline?

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Confident