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"It is obviously important that Britain and the European Union continue to be good neighbours and it is absolutely in Ireland's interest that we facilitate that in every way we can around any European table," he said.
If, he said, the British government sought closer relations with the EU, "of course Ireland will be an ally in that conversation".
The taoiseach has welcomed the prime minister's plan to scrap the controversial Legacy Act, which offered a conditional amnesty from prosecution for troubles-era offences, and which is opposed by all parties on the island of Ireland.
The newly-appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has already met with Northern Ireland's political leaders this weekend.
[url]https://news.sky.com/story/eu-leaders-will-give-keir-starmer-a-fair-hearing-on-changes-to-post-brexit-deal-says-irelands-simon-harris-13174459[/u rl]