Update 7.11pm: Two time zones may exist on the island of Ireland by April next year if the UK leaves the EU without a deal as part of the crisis-hit Brexit negotiations. At Tuesday's weekly cabinet meeting Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan detailed the initiative, which is designed to benefit business and improve road safety across the common market, to ministerial colleagues. However, asked what impact the decision may have on Northern Ireland and the Republic given the unclear Brexit outcome for the province, a senior Government spokesperson was unable to say if a solution will be found. [readmore]873080[/readmore]While the issue has been seen as humorous by some, any time zone split on the island of Ireland would further underline the fact that Northern Ireland and the Republic are different jurisdictions at an extremely sensitive period. Meanwhile, the cabinet meeting also saw Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe detail the latest exchequer figures before next week's budget.

Source: Evening echo October 02, 2018 18:21 UTC