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From dublin. Im stephen sackur. Ireland has bounced back from the financial crisis of 2008, but now it is being swept by a new wave of apprehension. This time its all about brexit. Because when britain leaves the European Union, ireland will suffer significant Collateral Damage in terms ofjobs, trade, and the status of its borders. My guest today is irelands foreign and trade minister, charles flanagan. Will brexit have catastrophic consequences across the irish sea . Charles flanagan, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. Let me begin with some words from your boss, the Prime Minister, he says brexit broke were present the greatest economic and social challenge to this island in 50 yea rs. Challenge to this island in 50 years. He said that sometime ago, not after the british referendum. Do you feel that way about brexit today . Yes. It is potentially very damaging for the today . Yes. It is potentially very damaging forthe uk, today . Yes. It is potentially very damaging for the uk, for eur

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