Arlene Foster Claims Lack Of Co-Operation From Irish Government On Fight Against Coronavirus

Friday, 27 November 2020 07:46

By Gareth Farrell

Northern Ireland's First Minister says there isn't enough co-operation on the island, as two more weeks of lockdown begins there.

Hairdressers and cafes are shut once again in the North after being allowed to trade for a week.
Arlene Foster says it's "regrettable" the Tánaiste suggested a ban on cross-border travel for Christmas.
Last weekend the four UK jurisdictions agreed to try and align their Christmas lockdown plans and allow travel between them.
Ms Foster said last night they're hoping to include the Republic in those plans too

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