UK PM Theresa May has proposed an additional post-Brexit transition period on customs and trade - including the Ireland-NI border - to run from 2021 until 2023.
In an interview with Newstalk Radio, Ireland Taioseach Dr. Leo Varadkar said:
“Well, 2023 won’t do. The Irish government won’t be able to agree to a situation where we put off a fundamental decision like that.”
EU officials are backing Dr. Varadkar on this issue.
Reclosing the Ireland-NI border for customs checks would be a serious blow to tourism in both countries.
