Minister For European Affairs Says "Huge Potential" For Good Relations With New Leader Of DUP
Edwin Poots, the North's Agricultural Minister, will take over from Arlene Foster at the end of this month
He's pledged to be "a leader in unionism" and "fight" the Northern Ireland Protocol.
However, Minister Thomas Byrne says the protocol is working:
"By the way the protocol is there. It's working. Life is going on. There are lots of products coming into Northern Ireland from Britain and there are very little problems with the vast majority of them, like 80%-90% of them. There are some issues with some categories of product, but I'm confident that we can resolve those to everybody's advantage."
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries