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<p>The Government remains optimistic and is working hard to reach an agreement with
the EU on our future relationship. That is why we have agreed to an intensified talks
process throughout July.</p><p> </p><p>The Ireland and Northern Ireland Protocol will
be delivered by the end of the Transition Period. There will be no new physical customs
infrastructure in Northern Ireland and we see no need to build any.</p><p> </p><p>We
will be making the necessary adjustments to existing entry points for agrifood goods
to provide for proportionate additional controls, including some checks to help movements
of live animals and agri-food from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. This is in
order to respect the pre-existing status of the island of Ireland as a single epidemiological
unit. We will also work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive, and with the
EU in the Joint Committee, to seek to simplify and minimise any requirements.</p><p>
</p><p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is working closely with colleagues
across Cabinet and with minsters from the Northern Ireland Executive in support of
this, taking account of the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p>
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