CLEAN : Irish react as countdown to Brexit transition enters final hours

The transcript discusses the relief felt by many in Ireland due to the avoidance of a hard border, which could have set the country back decades. It also highlights the disappointment and negative impact on the UK, EU, and Ireland. The speaker shares a personal perspective, suggesting that the EU is failing and that Ireland might have been better off aligning with Britain.

What is the significance of the possibility of a hard border mentioned in the text?

How does the speaker feel about the current situation regarding the border?

What emotions does the speaker express regarding the situation discussed?

What are the speaker's views on the EU and its future?

In what way does the speaker believe Ireland would have been better off?