We had some visitors recently, from one of the small rich EU countries.
They were shocked at the idea that Ireland might seek to negotiate a soft border with the UK.
They see the WA as something negotiated by the EU with the UK, which includes major elements that reflect Ireland's interests, put in at Irelands request.
They take Angela Merkel's statement that she grew up behind a border and will not see new borders being imposed at face value.
Were Ireland at this point to seek to undermine the WA, it would be seen as very bad faith in the EU.
They were shocked at the idea that Ireland might seek to negotiate a soft border with the UK.
They see the WA as something negotiated by the EU with the UK, which includes major elements that reflect Ireland's interests, put in at Irelands request.
They take Angela Merkel's statement that she grew up behind a border and will not see new borders being imposed at face value.
Were Ireland at this point to seek to undermine the WA, it would be seen as very bad faith in the EU.