Also published by: Statement following the meeting between Lord Frost and Vice President ŠefÄoviÄ in Brussels yesterday evening. Lord Frost, Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, met Commission Vice President ŠefÄoviÄ yesterday evening in Brussels. They reviewed the situation as regards the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland in a constructive atmosphere. Lord Frost said that the intensive discussions between the Co-Chairs of the Specialised Committee on the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland in recent weeks had begun to clarify the outstanding issues, and some positive momentum had been established. But a number of difficult issues remained and it was important to continue to discuss them. He agreed there should be intensified contacts at all levels in the coming weeks.