rish premier Leo Varadkar urges parties to get behind powersharing deal

rish premier Leo Varadkar urges parties to get behind powersharing deal

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The transcript discusses the sensitive stage of talks in Northern Ireland, highlighting recent political engagements and the potential to restore the Northern Ireland Executive. It emphasizes the opportunity to re-establish institutions before the British election and Withdrawal Agreement ratification. The speaker appeals to all parties to agree and cooperate, stressing the importance of cross-border projects and initiatives. The transcript concludes with a final appeal for cooperation, supported by both the Irish and British governments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the talks in Northern Ireland according to the speaker?

They are not mentioned in the transcript.

They have concluded successfully.

They are at a sensitive point.

They have been postponed indefinitely.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker identify as a window of opportunity for restoring political institutions?

Between the British election and the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement

After the next general election

During the summer recess

At the end of the year

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's appeal to the parties involved in the talks?

To seek international mediation

To abandon the talks

To sign up to the agreement and participate

To delay the agreement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cross-border project?

Gilster Canal

New airport in Belfast

Dublin-Belfast train line

A5 Road area network

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's vision for cross-border cooperation?

To focus solely on economic projects

To enhance cooperation in infrastructure and health

To limit cooperation to cultural exchanges

To avoid any cross-border projects