Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar press conference in Dublin

The transcript discusses the challenges and questions surrounding the border between Ireland and the UK post-Brexit. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining free movement, upholding the Good Friday Agreement, and protecting Ireland's economic unity. The speaker believes these goals are achievable with compromise and practical solutions, despite the complexities involved.

What is the first key question the speaker raises regarding the Ireland border issue?

• Can we establish new border checks?

• Can we ensure free movement of goods, people, and cattle?

• Can we increase trade tariffs?

• Can we maintain the UK's membership in the EU?

What is the UK's stance on implementing border checks according to the speaker?

• The UK will implement strict border checks.

• The UK will never institute border checks.

• The UK will only check goods, not people.

• The UK is undecided about border checks.

How does the speaker describe the UK's commitment to the Good Friday Agreement?

• Dependent on economic factors

• Unshakeable and strong

• Conditional on EU support

• Weak and uncertain

What does the speaker believe about the economic unity of Ireland?

• It can be protected while the UK leaves the EU.

• It is irrelevant to the border issue.

• It is not important.

• It will be destroyed by Brexit.

What approach does the speaker suggest for resolving the practical issues at the border?

• Ignoring the issues

• Relying solely on EU regulations

• Using political power

• Applying energy and compromise