Reuters carries a story on Thursday, citing that Ireland’s parliament overwhelmingly backed the divorce deal struck last week by Brexit negotiators.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar wanted to show that politicians from all sides supported his position.
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As fewer than 10 members of the 158 in parliament stood up against the motion, the speaker of the house declared it carried.
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said: “The support of this house for the draft withdrawal agreement, I am sure will send a strong signal ahead of the European Council on Sunday that Ireland is behind this deal fully.”
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