THE EU AND THE IRISH BORDER BREXIT PROBLEM

THE IRISH BORDER PROBLEM

The EU have already signalled that they do not like some of the solutions which the British Government have put forward to them. It looks at the moment that this issue of a Hard Border v a Soft Border might destroy an acceptable deal with the EU. What can be done if this non solution prevails ?
Here is one suggestion to place on the” back burner.”

The Governments of the UK and Ireland will certainly not like any stalemate.

So, the British Government should ask the Irish Government if they would hold a new Referendum to
decide if Ireland should remain in the EU.

Remember, some years ago Ireland held a Referendum and the people decided they wanted to leave the EU.
Then, the EU bribed the Irish Government to hold a second Referendum. This time the people voted to remain in the EU.

The UK should offer Eire the following benefits if they leave the EU -

1 - Eire will be part of the British Isles Free Trade Zone.

2- Eire - if they wish - can be part of the new Global Trade Agreements with enormous Economic benefits to Eire.

3 - Full open borders with Northern Ireland protecting the present trade routes and manufacturing policies.

4 - The UK might have to offer special subsidies for Agricultural products to replace any Irish Benefits from the Common Agricultural Agreements.

For the UK Government, there are many options to compensate for EU tariffs, such as -

1- Change the Terms of Trade such as a lower £ / Euro spread.

2- Tax rebate benefits to UK companies, VAT Rates being the obvious one.

3- Impose Reciprocal tariffs on selected EU goods and services.
4- In other words, if the EU want to play tough so should the UK.

5- The EU Members own the assets of the EU. The UK should seek compensation for their share of all EU assets thereby reducing the present £39 Billions on offer from the UK.

6 - If a deal is not agreed, all UK offers should be withdrawn.

So, Eire, what is it going to be for your future prosperity .......

1- Hard border with Northern Ireland ?

2- Outbreak of violence with Groups on the Island of Ireland ?

3- Imposition of tariffs on Eire goods and services ?

4 - Tight passport control to enter the UK ?

5- Citizen unrest with demonstrations ?

OR,

Prosperity with beneficial links to the UK and the World ?