Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar press conference in Dublin

The transcript discusses the complex negotiations between the EU and the UK regarding future relationship agreements, focusing on issues like tariffs, fishing rights, and state aid. It highlights the challenges of negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with both the EU and the US. The impact of Brexit on businesses and people's livelihoods is emphasized, along with the Irish Government's priorities, such as avoiding a hard border and protecting the single market. The importance of the backstop in the withdrawal agreements is noted, and efforts to restore Northern Ireland's institutions and power-sharing arrangements are discussed.

What are some of the key issues that need to be addressed in the future relationship agreements between the EU and the UK?

How does the manner of leaving the European Union impact the possibility of achieving agreed goals?

What are the implications of Brexit on the livelihoods and security of people in North and South?

Why is the backstop considered a critical component of the withdrawal agreements?

What role does the Good Friday Agreement play in the context of Brexit negotiations?