Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach stated previously that the appointment of a new British Prime Minister was a chance to reset the relationship between Dublin and London.

As we know, the British Government has an important role to play regarding negotiations between the UK and the EU on the Northern Ireland protocol and the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland institutions. Positive signs are coming from London concerning these interrelated issues. The British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, said yesterday that there is no reason the Northern Ireland Executive cannot be reinstated immediately. The British minister of state for Northern Ireland, Steve Baker, has made his apology, as Deputy Richmond said. Negotiations between the EU and the UK are also due to recommence this week. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration continues to exert pressure on the UK to resolve these problems. Does the Taoiseach believe these issues can be resolved by the deadline of 28 October 2022, or is it more likely to be April 2023, when we will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, before these matters can be finalised?

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