Well this poll is depressing for all of us who want to avoid a hard border
Capt'n Midnight wrote: » So the UK are ditching the ECJ but want to keep European Arrest Warrant ?No surprises here really.
His words are not likely to go down well with the UK's Brexit Secretary David Davis, who earlier this month singled the European Arrest Warrant out as one of the cornerstones of post-Brexit security co-operation with the EU. ... Earlier this year the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland said non-participation in the scheme was "probably the biggest practical vulnerability" facing law enforcement in Northern Ireland post-Brexit.
catrionanic wrote: » It certainly doesn’t sound like they’re gearing up to throw Ireland under any Brexit buses.
J Mysterio wrote: » 2) The European Council expresses its concern that no substantial progress has yet been achieved on agreeing a backstop solution for Ireland/Northern Ireland. It recalls the commitments undertaken by the UK in this respect in December 2017 and March 2018, and insists on the need for intensified efforts so that the Withdrawal Agreement, including its provisions on transition, can be concluded as soon as possible in order to come into effect on the date of withdrawal. It recalls that negotiations can only progress as long as all commitments undertaken so far are respected in full.
J Mysterio wrote: » Brexit: EU leaders set to warn Theresa May over talks and step up preparations for ‘no deal', leaked documents reveal Leak: 1) In light of the state of play presented by the Union negotiator, the European Council welcomes the further progress made on parts of the legal text of the Withdrawal Agreement. 2) The European Council expresses its concern that no substantial progress has yet been achieved on agreeing a backstop solution for Ireland/Northern Ireland. It recalls the commitments undertaken by the UK in this respect in December 2017 and March 2018, and insists on the need for intensified efforts so that the Withdrawal Agreement, including its provisions on transition, can be concluded as soon as possible in order to come into effect on the date of withdrawal. It recalls that negotiations can only progress as long as all commitments undertaken so far are respected in full. 3) Work must also be accelerated with a view to preparing a political declaration on the framework for the future relationship. This requires further clarity from the UK as regards its position on the future relationship. The European Council reconfirms its position set out in the guidelines March 2018. 4) The European Council renews its call upon Member States and all stakeholders to step up their work on preparedness at all levels for all outcomes.
Zubeneschamali wrote: » Well, I wouldn't go that far. A hard border along with a hard Brexit will be tough short term, but then a United Ireland could kill SF off in a few years, so there's a silver lining.
Panrich wrote: » it's an appalling vista for this country.
Havockk wrote: » Curse their sudden but inevitable betrayal!!! Really though, there is going to come a point when May has absolutely nothing to lose, then what? And what exactly has the DUP achieved in this 'kingmaking' role? Very little truth be told, a little cash that has only about half appeared and a disenfranchised angry electorate.
Professor Moriarty wrote: » That relationship has become very strained and this poll demonstrates the growing estrangement. Pretty soon, I reckon Arelene can expect a text from Theresa along the lines of "It's not me, it's you."
Peregrinus wrote: » Uncomfortable, perhaps, but it won't come as a surprise to her. The reason hardline unionists radiate such manifest insecurity is because they know they are heavily invested in a relationship with people who are not that into them.
Deleted User wrote: » Hmm. That must make for very uncomfortable reading for Arlene Foster and the DUP. 'We want to be treated the same as the rest of the UK.' Meh. The average leave voter in, say, Essex couldn't care less about NI.
J Mysterio wrote: » Only one in three British voters said they could not accept a different status for Northern Ireland after Brexit and six out of 10 Leave voters said that leaving the EU was more important than keeping the United Kingdom together.
CelticRambler wrote: » Never mind the hypothetical "would you vote for reunification if there was a poll tomorrow?" - if that difference in sentiment continues for more than a couple of years post Brexit, then a border poll (and probably reunification) will be almost inevitable.
Akrasia wrote: » That's pretty depressing, but it also means that if there was another referendum, that voters would reject a hard brexit given that one would assume that the vast majority of remain voters would not agree to a hard border or the breakup of the UK.
64 per cent said Northern Ireland was on the wrong track, compared to 25 per cent who thought it was on the right track. But 55 per cent of those in Northern Ireland said the Republic was on the right track
trellheim wrote: » Do you honestly believe the EU will hold it up if Ireland has a problem with <whatever gets agreed in the next few weeks > ?
J Mysterio wrote: » Interesting poll results Two out of three British voters who backed Brexit would prefer to see a hard border in Ireland than for Britain to remain in the EU customs union, according to a new poll. Only one in three British voters said they could not accept a different status for Northern Ireland after Brexit and six out of 10 Leave voters said that leaving the EU was more important than keeping the United Kingdom together.https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/leave-voters-prefer-hard-border-to-staying-in-customs-union-poll-1.3535851?mode=amp
Capt'n Midnight wrote: » This will allow better links to the continent, whatever stranglehold the brexiteers imagine they have on us is being eroded step by step.Port of Cork €80M Container Terminal Development In Ringaskiddy Underway The Cork Container Terminal will initially offer a 360 metre quay with 13 metre depth alongside and will enable larger ships to berth in Ringaskiddy. The development also includes the construction of a 13.5 hectare terminal and associated buildings as well as two ship to shore gantry cranes and container handling equipment. UK port suggesting unacompanied tucks instead of warehouses. Either way there will be delays, but Dover is the bottleneck.https://afloat.ie/port-news/port-and-shipping-news/item/39588-uk-needs-channel-trade-reality-check-looks-to-irish-sea-solutions Peel Ports [a UK ports group incl. Liverpool] is calling on cargo owners, hauliers and others to look at two potential solutions to inevitable congestion at Dover, learning lessons from a model commonly used for Irish Sea freight and using capacity at ports across the country. ... Currently, more than 75% of all RoRo freight from ports on the near continent passes through the Dover Straits. The market is around 4 million units, of which 99% is transported by conventional means of a lorry driver with a cab and trailer. This is in contrast to Irish Sea freight, where more than 50% of the cargo is only the trailers. In this model, goods are held as contingency stock at the port of entry, with trailers not leaving the port until up to 48 hours after their arrival in some circumstances. Such an approach would provide more time for border checks to take place without the pressure of them needing to be completed during a short sea crossing or at a congested border point. White Paperhttps://www.peelports.com/media/3463/brexit-unlocked.pdf It is far easier for a ferry operator to cope with a growing market by putting on slightly larger ships on the Dover-Calais route than attempting to start a new service. Yet now, for cargo owners, the risk of doing nothing is perhaps higher than the risk of a contingency plan addressing potential future threats
The Cork Container Terminal will initially offer a 360 metre quay with 13 metre depth alongside and will enable larger ships to berth in Ringaskiddy. The development also includes the construction of a 13.5 hectare terminal and associated buildings as well as two ship to shore gantry cranes and container handling equipment.
Peel Ports [a UK ports group incl. Liverpool] is calling on cargo owners, hauliers and others to look at two potential solutions to inevitable congestion at Dover, learning lessons from a model commonly used for Irish Sea freight and using capacity at ports across the country. ... Currently, more than 75% of all RoRo freight from ports on the near continent passes through the Dover Straits. The market is around 4 million units, of which 99% is transported by conventional means of a lorry driver with a cab and trailer. This is in contrast to Irish Sea freight, where more than 50% of the cargo is only the trailers. In this model, goods are held as contingency stock at the port of entry, with trailers not leaving the port until up to 48 hours after their arrival in some circumstances. Such an approach would provide more time for border checks to take place without the pressure of them needing to be completed during a short sea crossing or at a congested border point.
It is far easier for a ferry operator to cope with a growing market by putting on slightly larger ships on the Dover-Calais route than attempting to start a new service. Yet now, for cargo owners, the risk of doing nothing is perhaps higher than the risk of a contingency plan addressing potential future threats
prinzeugen wrote: » I worked with a courier, delivering documents to ships. They check the cargo!
prinzeugen wrote: » I stopped posting here as it has became an echo chamber.. Still is.
prinzeugen wrote: » I worked with a courier, delivering documents to ships. They check the cargo! I stopped posting here as it has became an echo chamber.. Still is.
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