Taoiseach and Jeffrey Donaldson meet in Belfast as DUP rejects 'sticking plaster approach'

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An Taoiseach has met with the leaders of Sinn Fein, the UUP and the DUP as part of a busy series of events in Belfast

Taoiseach Micheal Martin arriving at Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. Image: Alamy Stock Photo Taoiseach Micheal Martin arriving at Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. Image: Alamy Stock Photo Updated 23 minutes ago

Speaking to reporters after the two met, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he held a “useful meeting” with the Taoiseach this afternoon and that his party is not interested in a “sticking plaster approach” to the Protocol standoff. Speaking on BBC’s Good Morning Ulster programme today, Martin said that “in the democratic world” people should attend parliament.

Speaking today, Beattie said that there should be “no requirement” to check goods that come from Great Britain to Northern Ireland if they are staying in Northern Ireland. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said that the UK government is planning to introduce legislation to unilaterally change parts of the Protocol agreed between the EU and UK.

Irish officials have said that they do not expect an instant reaction from the European Commission and have instead pushed for talks between the EU and UK to continue. Speaking this morning, however, An Taoiseach said that in his view “families have a right to prosecutions” and to have cases investigated.

 

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