Pa Daly
Ceist:156. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Taoiseach when he last spoke to the British Prime Minister. [23921/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 May 2022
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I had an extensive discussion with Prime Minister Johnson on Tuesday 10 May. During our call, I urged the Prime Minister to engage in intensified EU-UK discussions to address issues relating to the implementation of the Protocol. I set out clearly my serious concerns at any unilateral action at this time, which would be destabilising in Northern Ireland and erode trust.
I pointed out that the EU has engaged constructively in the Protocol discussions, addressing the issue of medicines, and last October putting forward a substantial package of flexibilities and mitigations on customs and SPS arrangements.
I stressed to the Prime Minister that the way forward should be through agreed EU-UK solutions that address the practical issues arising around implementation of the Protocol.
I have subsequently written to the Prime Minister to outline my views on this matter.