Irish Govt spokes says Taoiseach spoke to Presidents Juncker and Tusk this afternoon.
1/ “The Taoiseach said he welcomes the fact that the UK Prime Minister has put forward proposals as a basis for further discussion, but that major issues remain with the UK’s proposals, especially on customs, and with consent and democracy in the north.
The Taoiseach reassured both Presidents of Ireland’s commitment to protecting the EU single market and customs union, as well as protecting the Good Friday agreement and avoiding a hard border. Time is short, and all pledged to stay in touch, both directly and through their teams
