Anthony Soares

Director at the Centre for Cross Border Studies (@CCBSCrossBorder). Convenor of @Adhoc_NSEW, Secretary to @SCoTENS and @UniIreland. Views are my own.

[Anthony Soares @antsoares67]

@vivamjm @andyburnham "I don't think he'll have answers to the questions he is asked". But will those asking the questions have answers themselves that aren't based on fantasies damaging to the vast majority?

[Anthony Soares @antsoares67]

Hopefully, a sensible solution can be found by the UK Gov to avoid charging Air Passenger Duty, as called for by @CCBSCrossBorder: https://t.co/CdEpUwHjPJ

[Anthony Soares @antsoares67]

Good to see Ireland's @Dept_Transport launch the tender for the Dublin-Derry air route and with a projected date for it to come into operation 1/2.

[Darran Marshall @DarranMarshall]

Irish Gov launches tender for new Exchequer-funded Dublin-Derry flights.

https://t.co/LxYrnoeTsr

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

What does success in cross-border cooperation look like?

Giada Lagana, Cardiff University's Lecturer in Politics, said: "Success is about bringing together an amazing line-up of speakers... a room full of genuinely engaged students, to challenge assumptions and ask questions."

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

New to cross-border cooperation?

Our 6-week online course is designed to help you.

Majella Gollogly said: "One of the real benefits of the blended learning approach was its flexibility, allowing me to balance the course alongside my work commitments."

https://t.co/GsMCPWQXCJ

[Anthony Soares @antsoares67]

As GB Employment Rights Act is phased in, there won't just be border down the Irish Sea between NI and GB, but also a North-South border as certain EU directives are transposed into law in ROI.

[JPCampbellBiz @JP_Biz]

As the Employment Rights Act continues to be phased in for GB there will be a widening ‘sea border’ on employment law. (I wonder if that be part of an investment pitch? ‘None of those pesky day 1 rights or workplace access in NI.)

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

@antsoares67, the Centre's Director, will be speaking at Cardiff University's "Ireland-Wales Cross-Border Cooperation in Practice" event on Wednesday.

The focus is on the history and development of Ireland-Wales cooperation, & the contemporary landscape.

https://t.co/nFJ7ZnG5Ux

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

@AidantCampbell and Niall O'Donnellan from the @CCBSCrossBorder, and Samantha Gallagher (Rural Community Network), were at the @NIAEconomy yesterday presenting evidence on @SineadMcL4Foyle's Regional Balance Bill.

🎥 https://t.co/mfZSBiedgo

Submission 👉 https://t.co/ESRs4ZKsZ2

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

@antsoares67' briefing note on the restoration of the Derry-Dublin air route, why the route is liable for Air Passenger Duty, and the impact on its viability.

https://t.co/gqhshNO7jl

Stock image: the runway of a rural small airfield against a blue sky

#airpassengerduty #flight

[Anthony Soares @antsoares67]

As discussed in the @CCBSCrossBorder's Briefing Note on the upcoming 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 Summit, finalising an SPS agreement should ease East-West trade friction in important sectors. https://t.co/3Fo7gKxSq9

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

The UK and the EU have reached a draft deal on food and plant products which is likely to have a significant impact on Northern Ireland and its post-Brexit Irish Sea border https://t.co/NItdOTT7QV

[Anthony Soares @antsoares67]

Meanwhile...
https://t.co/hb3BGzTpuY

[The Irish News @irish_news]

Northern Ireland to miss out on £100 cost-of-living payment unless Stormont ministers agree budget, Secretary of State says
https://t.co/d1bo540NzX

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

'Sustaining the New Common Charter': Join us on Tuesday 3 November in the Seanad Chamber, Leinster House, Dublin, as representatives of community and voluntary groups hear about projects, successes, overcoming challenges, the shared environment and art.

https://t.co/1tZF7hVtQY

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

In advance of next month's UK-EU Summit, @antsoares67's Briefing Paper considers what the ongoing re-set of relations between the UK Government & the European Union might mean for cross-border cooperation on the island of Ireland & the Windsor Framework.

https://t.co/KzsXSjHVef

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

Representatives of community & voluntary groups are invited to our celebratory cross-border event to hear about projects, successes, overcoming challenges, the shared environment & art.

🗓️ Tuesday 3 November
📍 Seanad Chamber, Leinster House, Dublin

https://t.co/1tZF7hVtQY

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

@AidantCampbell, the Centre's Research Programme Development Manager, reflects on the impact of the S2@25 project involving the North South Implementation Bodies which have developed a collective strategy to address challenges and relevancy of their work.

https://t.co/UT6zHTeIpa

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

@markmcclatch1, our Projects Coordinator, attended the All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education & Training and Community Work Ireland event.

The theme was "Community Work: Protecting and Enhancing Democracy & Rights for a Socially Inclusive Ireland and Europe".

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

S2@25 research

"S2@25 has provided an important opportunity to capture that experience, identify best practice and consider how the Bodies can continue to contribute collectively to shared priorities and strengthen North-South cooperation" - John O'Dowd

https://t.co/3Jz0y6P6ni

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

"Sustaining the New Common Charter: Examples, Issues and Opportunities"

Representatives of community and voluntary groups can register at https://t.co/1tZF7hVtQY

🗓️ Tuesday 3 November
⏰ 9.30am-12.30pm
📍 Seanad Chamber, Leinster House, Dublin

#SharedIsland Civic Society Fund

[Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @CCBSCrossBorder]

Brenna O'Roarty, @antsoares67 and @AidantCampbell are at the "NW 2026: Realising our #Digital #Potential" conference in The Guildhall, Derry, today.

Hosted by North West Tertiary Education Cluster - Atlantic Technological University, @UlsterUni, @nwrc_college and Donegal ETB.

[Anthony Soares @antsoares67]

Very pleased to be at the "NW 2026: Realising our Digital Potential" conference at the Guildhall in Derry. The stage is set for what will be a great event, and great to see the @CCBSCrossBorder's S2@25 project publicised by our partners @atu_ie.