Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is why we are engaged in the diplomatic work we carry out. The idea is that they all know and will all understand. In answer to Deputy Howlin's comments, it may well be that Commissioner Barnier might decide to say that if the only area in Europe where the land border will apply is between Ireland and Northern Ireland, then perhaps the negotiators should deal with that first. There is no constitutional issue, as there is in the case of Gibraltar. This is the only area where the circumstances apply. It may well be that they might like to have that matter dealt with first.

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