The French President Francois Hollande says there is a special place for Ireland in the negotiations on Europe after Brexit.
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Unlike Angela Merkel, the French Presidenet says he recognises that Ireland has a special place in Brexit negotiations.
Both leaders were unanimous in calling for Britain to signal it plans to leave the European Union as soon as possible – rather than delaying until next year.

Helen Vaughan reports.