Varadkar – Ireland and UK to beef up co-operation after Brexit

The transcript discusses productive talks with Leo, emphasizing hope for Northern Ireland. The UK government is committed to supporting Northern Ireland's success and fostering close relations with Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement is active again, and there's a focus on North-South and East-West cooperation. The UK and EU aim to establish a beneficial trade deal to support businesses and economies in both regions.

What is the UK government's stance towards Northern Ireland as mentioned in the first section?

• They plan to reduce support for Northern Ireland.

• They are indifferent to Northern Ireland's progress.

• They are committed to supporting Northern Ireland's success.

• They want to isolate Northern Ireland from Ireland.

What significant event is highlighted in the second section regarding Northern Ireland?

• The dissolution of the North South Ministerial Council.

• The end of North-South cooperation.

• The suspension of the Good Friday Agreement.

• The operational status of the Good Friday Agreement.

What is the anticipated outcome of the North South Ministerial Council meeting?

• To resume North-South cooperation.

• To end cooperation between North and South.

• To establish a new government in Northern Ireland.

• To dissolve the Good Friday Agreement.

What is the focus of the East-West cooperation mentioned in the third section?

• To reduce trade between the UK and Ireland.

• To improve infrastructure and relations between Britain and Ireland.

• To isolate the UK from the EU.

• To end all cooperation between the UK and Ireland.

What is the goal of the new trade deal between the UK and EU?

• To benefit only the EU economy.

• To create trade barriers between the UK and EU.

• To benefit only the UK economy.

• To benefit businesses and economies in both the UK and EU.