CLEAN : Irish PM says border is difficulty in new Brexit proposal

The transcript discusses the implications of Brexit from Ireland's perspective, focusing on the challenges of implementing border checks while maintaining the integrity of the EU single market. It highlights the historical agreements that ensured no hard border between Northern and Southern Ireland and emphasizes the need to refocus on these objectives to reach an agreement by mid-October.

What is Ireland's stance on Brexit according to the speaker?

• Ireland is indifferent to Brexit.

• Ireland wants to join the UK.

• Ireland regrets Brexit but respects the UK's decision.

• Ireland is happy about Brexit.

What is the speaker's view on the checks required due to Brexit?

• They should be avoided at all costs.

• They are unnecessary.

• They should be at the land border only.

• They should be in ports and airports to minimize disruption.

What is the main issue with Prime Minister Johnson's proposal as mentioned by the speaker?

• It only focuses on sea borders.

• It eliminates all borders.

• It ignores the EU's single market.

• It creates two borders, complicating the situation.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to protect the EU single market?

• Focusing only on air travel.

• Creating a hard border between Ireland North and South.

• Ignoring the EU single market.

• Avoiding a hard border and protecting the all-island economy.

By when does the speaker believe an agreement should be reached?

• End of December

• End of November

• Middle of October

• Start of January