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Taoiseach getting to the nub of border issue in the Dáil: ' 'We know some things can be done remotely, the collection of tariffs for example. Customs duties can be collected as other taxes are, either online or into tax offices....
'When it comes to animal checks it's much more difficult. Animal checks can only possibly be done physically by vets...
'And it's our view that those should take place at ports, that the island of Ireland should be treated as a whole when it comes to SPS but that would require the cooperation of the UK'
So there you have it: SPS is the toughest nut to crack in no deal & Ireland/ EU would ask/ implore/ demand the UK tackle it with Irish Sea checks. If UK say 'No' - then what?
Island of Ireland is a single animal health zone at present, but not a single SPS zone. In simple terms cows are checked at Larne as they come in from GB but lasagnes are not. In no deal the Irish govt would like the lasagne checking to be done at Larne too.
