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<p>The Government remains steadfast in its commitment to do everything in its power
to preserve an open border in Northern Ireland. One of the many dividends of peace
in Northern Ireland and the vast reduction of the security threat is the absence of
a visible border. Under no circumstances will the Government put in place infrastructure,
checks, or controls at the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>As
the Prime Minister recently wrote in his letter to Donald Tusk, we must also respect
the aim to find flexible and creative solutions to the unique circumstances on the
island of Ireland. That means that a range of alternative methods of managing any
customs and regulatory differences continue to be developed, including through discussions
with officials and stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>In March the Government set out the
unilateral approach to checks, processes and tariffs in Northern Ireland it will take
in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. This avoids the need for checks
at the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.</p>
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