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Brexit Negotiator To Meet With Taoiseach In Dublin
The European Parliament's Brexit negotiator is to meet the Taoiseach in Dublin today, 21 September.
Guy Verhofstadt met with NI political parties at Stormont on Wednesday, 20 September, and said that NI could remain in the customs union, however the UK Government must find a solution for the Irish border.
He also met with business and community leaders during his visit.
Mr Verhofstadt, a former Belgian prime minister, is the link between EU negotiators and MEPs.
(CD/LM)
Guy Verhofstadt met with NI political parties at Stormont on Wednesday, 20 September, and said that NI could remain in the customs union, however the UK Government must find a solution for the Irish border.
He also met with business and community leaders during his visit.
Mr Verhofstadt, a former Belgian prime minister, is the link between EU negotiators and MEPs.
(CD/LM)
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