'Brexit' could cause difficulties for Northern Ireland



LONDON: -- On a visit to London on Monday the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny told his British counterpart David Cameron, that if Britain leaves the EU it could damage trade for Northern Ireland, which remains part of the UK.

Ireland is one of Britain’s key trading partners and is a vocal opponent of a so-called ‘Brexit’.

“Europe would be much stronger with Britain as a central and fundamental member,” said Mr Kenny. “So it’s a vital issue for Europe, it’s a vital issue for Britain, but it’s also a pretty good issue for Ireland.”

David Cameron has made it clear that he would like to stay in the EU, but only under certain conditions. He’s in the process of talks with EU members to renegotiate Britain’s terms of membership.

“I think we should be focusing on the positive opportunity for Britain. Imagine the scale of the prize if we can remain a member of the single market five hundred million consumers, a quarter of the global economy with a seat at the table and a say over the rules,” said Mr Cameron.

The UK is due to hold a referendum on EU membership by the end of 2017.

The Irish PM said he believes that Britain’s terms for continued membership can be met.


-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-01-26

Another scare story,many more to follow.

Keep nose out, Ireland.

The EU is obviously failing and spiralling out of control. The theory is nice but in practice its not working. Either fix it by making serious changes or accept the fact its breaking down and leave.

Northern Ireland, keep your lips sealed.

You left home hundreds of years ago, you went over there. Us back home, we don't have to support and prop you up forever.

You'ill never survive economically on your own, you need us (England), we sometimes get bored and annoyed of having to prop you up just because your ancestors came from England (or was it mainland Britain). Why don't you come home and visit us, see what we're like today ?

What would you say if you was to visit us at home today ?

Northern Ireland, keep your lips sealed.

You left home hundreds of years ago, you went over there. Us back home, we don't have to support and prop you up forever.

You'ill never survive economically on your own, you need us (England), we sometimes get bored and annoyed of having to prop you up just because your ancestors came from England (or was it mainland Britain). Why don't you come home and visit us, see what we're like today ?

What would you say if you was to visit us at home today ?

You do realise that the fella poking his nose into the UK's business is from the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland don't you ?

Northern Ireland, keep your lips sealed.

You left home hundreds of years ago, you went over there. Us back home, we don't have to support and prop you up forever.

You'ill never survive economically on your own, you need us (England), we sometimes get bored and annoyed of having to prop you up just because your ancestors came from England (or was it mainland Britain). Why don't you come home and visit us, see what we're like today ?

What would you say if you was to visit us at home today ?

You do realise that the fella poking his nose into the UK's business is from the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland don't you ?

Right, I put my hands up and admit that i made a mistake.

Enda Kenny is actually the head of the Republic of Ireland. Because the headline said "Northern Ireland", I thought it meant Northern Ireland.

Yes, I should check the stuff BEFORE I comment.