Barnier tells Ireland he'll work to avoid hard border post-Brexit

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has reassured Ireland that he will work to avoid a hard border in the wake of Britain's exit.Addressing both houses of the Irish parliament, Michel Barnier said: "I am fully aware that some member states will be more affected than others."I want to reassure the Irish people: in this negotiation Ireland's interest will be the Union's interest ... Brexit changes the external borders of the EU.