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Taoiseach says there are 'benefits and opportunities' to NI Protocol as unionists launch legal action against it

The protocol was agreed by the UK and EU as a way to keep the Irish border flowing freely post-Brexit.

Martin welcomed efforts by the UK and EU to find a solution

The legal action claims the protocol breaches the Act of Union and the Good Friday Agreement

Virtual debate at Westminster on the protocol later today

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Feb 22nd 2021, 12:29 PM

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Chris Hadfield sparked a Twitter row by using the phrase 'British Isles'

Oh dear :( :( :(

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Jan 12th 2014, 12:27 PM