.simoncoveney has said there is a 'flicker of optimism' ahead of today's talks over the Northern Ireland Protocol
- that is the deadline for restoring the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Stormont Executive.
The Northern Ireland secretary has repeatedly pledged to call an election if a new Stormont Executive is not in place by that date., Mr Coveney said: "This will take us backwards because an election in Northern Ireland will polarise opinion again and make compromise more difficult. "There's a real focus on the deadlines that are coming in the next few weeks to try and make progress."The BIIGC was established as part of the Good Friday Agreement to promote bilateral cooperation between the British and Irish governments.Meetings tend to discuss economic cooperation, security and political stability in Northern Ireland.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Chris Heaton-Harris to host Irish ministers in London talksNI Secretary of State chhcalling is holding talks in London today with Irish foreign minister simoncoveney
Læs mere »
Irish dancing organisation begins results fixing investigationIrish dancing organisation An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha has launched an investigation into allegations of results fixing
Læs mere »
Irish dance organisation begins results fixing investigationIrish dancing organisation An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha has started an investigation into allegations of results fixing
Læs mere »
Foreign Secretary to hold talks with Irish minister as hopes rise of Northern Ireland dealJames Cleverly and Ireland's foreign minister Simon Coveney will hold the first substantive talks between the EU and UK on the Protocol since February
Læs mere »
Kate Middleton confronted by woman who told her 'Ireland belongs to the Irish'Hundreds of people had lined the Marine Highway in Carrickfergus as the Prince and Princess of Wales continue their visit to the Co Antrim town.
Læs mere »
Woman tells Kate ‘Ireland belongs to the Irish’ during Belfast walkaboutThe woman reached out and shook Kate’s hand and while doing so said: “Nice to meet you but it would be better if it was when you were in your own country.”
Læs mere »