Update on the EU travel ban.
Acc to an Irish govt spokesman, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spoke to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the proposals by phone this afternoon.
Acc to an Irish govt spokesman, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spoke to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the proposals by phone this afternoon.
2/ "The [Irish] Government will assess the proposals in the context of the Common Travel Area and, in particular, any implications they might have for movement of people on the island.
"Under no circumstances will a closure of the land border North/South be considered.
"Under no circumstances will a closure of the land border North/South be considered.
3/ "It is important to stress that the proposals would not, of themselves, restrict movement of EU citizens, including Irish citizens.
"The Commission President has also confirmed that they would not restrict movement of UK citizens within the rest of the EU."
"The Commission President has also confirmed that they would not restrict movement of UK citizens within the rest of the EU."
