The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says he
understands pressure is being put on the British government to invoke Article
50 of the Lisbon Treaty to trigger British withdrawal from the EU. The Dublin
MEP was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg where Brexit has
dominated debates this week. Mr Hayes says the EU want the British to trigger
exit negotiations once the new leader of the Tory party is decided which is
likely to be sometime in September.

Out words: in September

Dur: 00:40 

It’s critical that a trade deal between
Britain and the EU does not take years to conclude. That’s the warning from the
Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes. Mr Hayes, who was speaking in the European
Parliament, referred to the current trade deal that’s being brokered between
Canada and the EU. He said the CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade
Agreement) deal has taken 8 (eight) years to conclude. And the Dublin MEP
warns, the Canada deal would pale in significance to a future EU-UK deal. 

Out words: the Parliament

Dur: 00:40 

A lenient trade deal that would give
Britain access to the EU single market while allowing them some concessions
could have grave implications for the Republic of Ireland. That’s the warning
from the Independent MEP Marian Harkin. She says some people in Ireland have
been calling for a so-called soft landing deal. But the Midlands North-West MEP
says such a deal could give Northern Ireland a trading advantage over the
Republic.

Out words: as well

Dur: 00:38