Write a commentForeign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan was in Newry yesterday speaking to Newry Chamber of Commerce on Brexit.
During his visit, Minister Flanagan also met with Whitecross based group Peaceful Futures South Armagh. as well as visiting St Malachy's Primary School, Ballymoyer.
Speaking ahead of the visit, Minister Flanagan said “My visit to Newry is part of the Irish Government’s ongoing outreach and engagement with business leaders and communities in Northern Ireland to hear first-hand their views on the impact of Brexit. I had a productive visit to Derry last week and I look forward to visiting Newry and discussing the Government’s approach to the very real challenges that lie ahead.”
The Minister added “While there is no doubt that a UK departure from the EU poses serious challenges which will impact on the lives of all of the people of this island, the Irish Government is clear about its steadfast commitment to the Good Friday Agreement and to reconciliation. We are responding to the desire for a broad conversation with civic society on these matters and my visits to Northern Ireland along with the upcoming All-Island Civic Dialogue in Dublin on 2nd November are key parts of our approach to this engagement.”
