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Ireland, the EU and the United Kingdom: an evolving relationship

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Moderated by Financial Times chief foreign affairs commentator, Gideon Rachman, this discussion will bring together leading figures from across politics, diplomacy, law and the media to share practical insights into how the relationship is developing – and what it means for the wider economic and geopolitical environment.

Speakers include: 

Simon Coveney – Former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, with a central role in Ireland’s Brexit strategy and in shaping EU–UK negotiations

▪ Gideon Rachman – Chief foreign affairs commentator, Financial Times

▪ Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO – British Ambassador to Ireland

▪ Darren Maher – Managing Partner, Matheson

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