Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I listened carefully to what the British Prime Minister said and I do not believe there are any circumstances in which walking away from the negotiating table or commencing negotiations in a way that can be seen as wholly negative is, in the circumstances, helpful. Any form of side negotiations between Ireland and the UK or any bilateral arrangements would, given the circumstances, be unhelpful. We are firmly on the side of the solidarity and support we have received from our EU partners. We are approaching the negotiations in a positive frame of mind and urge the United Kingdom to do so in a similar fashion.

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