Former Irish Prime Ministers discuss implications of Brexit

• Parliament TV: Brexit: UK-Irish relations
• Inquiry: Brexit: UK-Irish relations
• European Union Committee

Witnesses

Tuesday 25 October in Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster

At 4.05pm

• John Bruton, Former Taoiseach of Ireland (1994-1997) and EU Ambassador to the USA (2004-09)
• Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach of Ireland (1997-2008)

Topics

• The implications of Brexit for existing relationships between UK and Irish Governments
• The implications for the Common Travel Area, and the current ‘soft border' arrangements on the island of Ireland
• The impact of Brexit on cross-border trade and the agri-food sector in particular
• The impact of Brexit on the Northern Ireland peace process
• The effect Brexit will have on key policy areas such as social welfare and the Irish energy market

Further information

• About Parliament: Select committees
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