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Brexit: Theresa May meets Irish PM Enda Kenny in Dublin | Brexit: Theresa May meets Irish PM Enda Kenny in Dublin |
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Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Enda Kenny in Dublin to discuss Brexit. | Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Enda Kenny in Dublin to discuss Brexit. |
The border between the UK and the Irish Republic is one of the most critical issues for Mrs May's government to handle as the UK pulls out of the EU. | The border between the UK and the Irish Republic is one of the most critical issues for Mrs May's government to handle as the UK pulls out of the EU. |
There are fears that a "hard Brexit" could see border controls on movement and trade between the countries. | There are fears that a "hard Brexit" could see border controls on movement and trade between the countries. |
At their last meeting, Mrs May and Mr Kenny said they wanted to "maintain the closest possible relationship". | |
Earlier, Mrs May met leaders and ministers from the UK's three devolved governments at a summit in Cardiff. | Earlier, Mrs May met leaders and ministers from the UK's three devolved governments at a summit in Cardiff. |
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales pressed her for a greater role in Brexit negotiations with the EU. | Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales pressed her for a greater role in Brexit negotiations with the EU. |
Mrs May told the devolved governments that she would "intensify" work on their proposals for the talks on the UK's withdrawal from the EU. |