The possibility of a 'no deal' Brexit scenario puts uncomfortable pressure on Ireland to secure the integrity of the single market while simultaneously avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland - where the EU's newest external border will emerge once the UK leaves the bloc.
It will be tasked with keeping the 500-km-long border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland open in case of a no-deal, because of the 1998 Good Friday peace deal that Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe