Michel Barnier: mountain man with big say in Ireland’s fate

Chief Brexit negotiator for European Commission ‘gets’ Ireland but serves many masters

Speaking on May 3rd, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier outlines his plans for the upcoming Brexit negotiations. Video: CCTV

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Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times

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