The Independent MEP Marian Harkin is
warning against any so-called soft landing deal with the British during Brexit
negotiations. The Midlands North-West MEP says there have been
calls for a light deal for Northern Ireland. She says any kind of light regime
for Northern Ireland, while they maintain access to the single market, would
significantly disadvantage business and agriculture in the Republic.

Out words: edged sword

Dur: 00:40 

British MEPs who campaigned for a Brexit
vote are entitled to remain on as MEPs even though they want Britain to leave
the EU. That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. He says they have
every right to complete their terms in office even though they could end up
voting on EU laws that could come into being after Britain leaves the EU.

Out words: be recognised

Dur: 00:35 

The impact of the recent
Brexit vote was debated at length this morning in the European Parliament. The
President of the European Commission condemned Britain’s leading leave
campaigners Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage for their lack of patriotism in
quitting ahead of Britain’s withdrawal negotiations from the EU. Jean-Claude
Juncker told MEPs patriots don’t abandon ship when the going gets tough. The
Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says it’s still very unclear when the British are going to invoke
Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty which will trigger the withdrawal process

Out words: might happen

Dur: 00:30