The EU's Chief Brexit negotiator says the EU will seek a 'specific' solution for Ireland as the talks progress.
North West Independent MEP Marian Harkin has welcomed the comments made this morning by Michel Barnier during a debate in the European Parliament on Brexit.
Mr Barnier said there can be no going back on last week's EU-UK interim Brexit deal.
Marian Harkin outlines the key reassurances Mr Barnier gave on Ireland:
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She said today's words by Mr. Barnier have copper-fastened last week's commitment by Theresa May that there will be no hard border:
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