Under the shadow of Liberator, Ireland remains firm on Brexit

This was not quite on the same scale as the Brexiters swelling their chests and quoting Winston Churchill's speech: "We will fight them on the beaches," but, in an Irish context, it was impossible To avoid As the Brexit continued to stumble over the crisis and potential disaster, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his ministers traveled to the scenic southwestern Kerry for a special Cabinet meeting on the situation.

And not any part of Southwest Kerry either, along with Derrynane – the ancestral home of Daniel O Connell – the carefully chosen place.

A 19th century politician known as the Liberator for seeking Irish independence, democratically defending Britain and ensuring better rights for Catholics, choosing Mr. O's home. Connell as the last Brexit bunker of the government was not a mistake. Given the developments in Westminster in recent days, which threatened to end Prime Minister Theresa May's attempt to obtain a mild Brexit, Ministers quickly took over throughout of the day.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney to wink at the carefully chosen theme, announcing to reporters when he arrived at the Council of Ministers that while ministers were considering all possible outcomes, including a difficult Brexit, the Ireland had to remain firm on its convictions.

Despite the acceptance of an agreement on Brexit, Mr. Coveney insisted that Ireland and the United States were not allowed to vote. EU should not "buy panic" for this country just because of Westminster woes. In other words, Ireland will defend its democratic rights and, as O & # 39; Connell, does not intend to back down.

A long meeting of the Taoiseach cabinet, which insisted that if Ireland understands the difficulties faced by Britain and Ms. May, our borderless red line problems lasts and without dilution of Good Friday agreement will not be changed

. He added that the country is preparing plans to deal with what is happening.

References yesterday to resistance against Britain in the shadow of the ancestral home of Daniel O Connell were not of the same magnitude. as Brexit The recent references of the Eers to Churchillian speeches to fight the enemy in Europe.

They may even be missed by Ms. May and others when the beleaguered Prime Minister travels to the Irish border today to meet people who are likely to be most affected by a [19659002] However, to recall that Ireland is just as committed to protecting its own interests as Britain about Brexit, the message should be clear.

Britain may be at the center of the Brexit impbade, but also Ireland

And despite the need to find a compromise solution, the government is ready to do whatever it takes is legally possible to protect our rights.