Leo Varadkar statement following meeting with Boris Johnson

The transcript discusses a meeting between the speaker and the Prime Minister, focusing on sensitive issues related to Brexit negotiations. Key topics include the need for consent and democracy in Northern Ireland, avoiding a customs border, and strengthening post-Brexit relationships. The speaker outlines next steps for the UK government and European Commission, emphasizing the importance of reaching an agreement by the end of October. The discussion also touches on the timeline for negotiations and the nature of concessions, with a focus on achieving objectives that benefit Ireland, Britain, and the EU.

What are the two main unresolved issues mentioned in the negotiations?

• Consent and democracy, and customs

• Trade tariffs and immigration

• Currency exchange and travel restrictions

• Military cooperation and environmental policies

What is the primary objective regarding the border between North and South?

• To establish a new customs border

• To implement travel restrictions

• To avoid a hard border

• To create a military checkpoint

What is emphasized as crucial for the post-Brexit relationship between North and South?

• Increasing travel restrictions

• Enhancing economic and political cooperation

• Establishing new trade tariffs

• Strengthening military alliances

What is the expected timeline for reaching an agreement according to the speaker?

• By the end of the decade

• By the end of October

• Within the next six months

• By the end of the year

What does the speaker hope to achieve by the end of October?

• A new trade agreement with the US

• A treaty allowing the UK to leave the EU orderly

• A military alliance with France

• A new currency for Northern Ireland