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Boris Johnson claims Northern Ireland Protocol changes 'not a big deal'

Boris Johnson accused of 'deliberately' ratcheting up tensions around Northern Ireland Protocol as PM brushes off criticisms

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson says plan to amend NI Protocol is 'not a big deal'

The Bill to amend the Northern Ireland Protocol unilaterally will be introduced in Parliament on Monday

Belfast Live

Boris Johnson says plan to amend Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not a big deal’

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the plan would “ratchet up” tension and breach the UK’s international commitments.

The Independent UK

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Majority of Northern Ireland MLAs condemn plan to alter Brexit protocol

Letter signed by 54 of assembly’s 90 members says move goes against wishes of most people in region

The Guardian - UK

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol and why is it important?

It has been a source of tension since it first came into force at the start of 2021

Belfast Live

Coveney warns Truss that protocol legislation will ‘deeply damage’ relationships

Simon Coveney said the new Bill ‘marks a particular low point in the UK’s approach to Brexit’.

The Independent UK

Northern Irish police charge man arrested over Irish foreign minister attack

A man arrested by detectives investigating the hijacking and placing of a suspect device in a van that targeted Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney in Northern Ireland earlier this year was charged with firearms offences, police said on Saturday.

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EU protocol stance has ‘hardened’ over UK threat of unilateral action

European capitals have lost trust, says Irish minister – as Keir Starmer accuses PM of ’wrecking ball’ approach

The Independent UK

EU stance on NI Protocol ‘hardened’ in face of UK threat of unilateral action

Irish foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney warned Boris Johnson against tabling legislation that would override aspects of the trade arrangements.

The Independent UK

Police make two arrests in connection with security alert at event hosted by Simon Coveney

“Both men are currently being questioned in the Serious Crime Suite of Musgrave police station in Belfast.”

Irish Mirror

Two men arrested in connection with Simon Coveney bomb alert

There are unconfirmed reports that one of those detained is a high profile loyalist

Dublin Live

Irish passport office hit with huge increase in applications as reason for delays revealed

In the first six months of this year, the service has already issued the same amount of passports issued in the whole of 2021

Irish Mirror

Boris Johnson warned against King Kong-style bid to display strength after humiliating confidence vote

Centrists fear lurch to right on tax and Brexit as prime minister seeks to shore up support

The Independent UK

Taoiseach plea to UK Government to pull back from unilateral action on protocol

Micheal Martin said Europe will respond in a ‘calm and firm’ way when the British Government publishes legislation over the protocol.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland: Fears Boris Johnson will use Brexit to rally support after confidence vote

Simon Coveney warns divisions within Conservative Party must not impact NI Protocol negotiations

Irish Mirror

Boris Johnson confidence vote: Tory divisions in UK must not impact Northern Ireland Protocol talks, says Simon Coveney

Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in support of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday

The Independent UK

Tory Party divisions must not impact Northern Ireland Protocol talks – Coveney

Simon Coveney said divisions within the Conservative Party should not impact negotiations over the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Irish Mirror

Holiday boost for passengers waiting on children's passports as backlog nears 200,000

The backlog is nearing 200,000 as many frustrated holidaymakers await their delayed passports

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Dublin Live

Irish Passport Office issuing 7,000 passports per day with staff 'working flat out'

A record 1.4 million passport applications are expected this year and many first time applicants are reporting long delays

The Independent UK

Westminster ‘pushing disingenuous claim that protocol incompatible with GFA’

Ireland’s foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney urged the British Government to rethink its plans.

The Independent UK

US delegate says ‘it’s up to London’ to help find a solution on protocol

Richard Neal told Irish senators that “unilateral actions, intransigence and ultimatums are not solutions”.

The Independent UK

Simon Coveney urges British Government to get back to talks with EU

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister spoke following a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

Irish Mirror

Irish holidaymakers issued three vital pieces of advice when jetting abroad this summer

Many people will be heading abroad for the first time in two years this summer to enjoy a well-deserved break with their families

The Independent UK

‘Serious concerns’ over legacy legislation – Irish foreign minister

The Bill will see immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes offered to those deemed to have co-operated with an information retrieval body.

The Guardian - UK

UK threat over NI Brexit deal ‘breeding mistrust in EU capitals’

Anger and disbelief within EU at UK’s position given goodwill Boris Johnson has built up over Ukraine

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