Brexit will strengthen Ireland-US relations, says Irish ambassador

Daniel Mulhall predicts Ireland will emerge as the main bridge between US and Europe

Brexit is likely to lead to a strengthening of the US-Irish bond and the emergence of Ireland as the main bridge between the US and Europe, Dublin’s ambassador to Washington DC has predicted.

The UK’s departure would leave Ireland as the only predominantly English-speaking EU member, and a natural destination for US investors looking for a European base because of Ireland’s longstanding “special relationship” with Washington, Daniel Mulhall said.

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