Leo Varadkar interview on Brexit

The video discusses the political border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, highlighting the different currencies used. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding new barriers to trade, goods movement, and people crossing the border. The video also highlights the daily interactions of people and businesses across the border and the challenges of engineering a new relationship that maintains the current ease of movement and trade.

What distinguishes Northern Ireland from Ireland in terms of political geography?

• They share the same currency.

• There is no political border.

• They use different currencies.

• They have the same government.

Why is it important to avoid new barriers at the border?

• To restrict trade between countries.

• To facilitate the movement of goods and people.

• To increase taxes on goods.

• To create new job opportunities.

What is a potential consequence of new trade barriers?

• Disruption in daily cross-border activities.

• Enhanced business opportunities.

• Improved political relations.

• Increased ease of travel.

What is the goal of engineering the new relationship between Northern Ireland and Ireland?

• To eliminate all political borders.

• To maintain a relationship similar to the current one.

• To unify their currencies.

• To create a completely new system.

What challenge is mentioned in maintaining the current relationship?

• It requires no changes.

• It is easy to implement.

• It is already in place.

• It is difficult to achieve.