Border Communities Against Brexit hold meeting with An Taoiseach

The group raised issues including the current Brexit talks, Trade Agreements, the Shared Island initiative, effects upon EU Citizens, and issues affecting people working and living in border communities accessing financial services.

In a statement issued after the talks last week, a spokesperson for BCAB said they wanted to thank An Taoiseach for meeting with them. “At this crucial time in the Brexit negotiations is very important for people living in border communities to express to the head of Government in Ireland how deeply concerned we are at this time,” the spokesperson said, adding: “The current mood of the negotiations is quite negative, however, the EU under Michel Barnier’s leadership will continue to engage in talks with the UK to the last moment to get a deal.

“A deal is vital for Ireland but no more so for those of us living in Border Communities.”

“We also welcomed the Shared Ireland initiative as a way to bring our Island together, with greater connectivity and investment to create jobs and support emerging technology, and cross border tourism ventures.

“We will keep in close contact with the Taoiseach’s office in the coming weeks and months to ensure that the concerns of Border Communities are kept at the top of Government.”