Taoiseach Micheal Martin said “here is no substitute for negotiations between the European Union and the UK government to resolve problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Taoiseach spoke in Belfast after meetings with political and business leaders.
According to RTE, Martin said: “There is no substitute for a substantive series of negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom government in respect of solving issues in relation to the protocol.
“We accept legitimate issues have been raised, but it is our view that they can be resolved.
“We had a very interesting meeting with the Brexit business working group and it was good to hear the many beneficial impacts of the protocol on many sectors of the Northern Irish economy.
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