UK, EU inching towards Northern Ireland deal, Irish prime minister says

Irish PM says EU-UK over Northern Ireland Protocol is 'close'

Talks between the UK and the European Union are intensifying this weekend as both sides try to reach agreement on post-Brexit trading arrangements. Leo Varadkar said "inching towards a conclusion" but there is a still a gap to be closed.

Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

Leo Varadkar was speaking as speculation mounts that a deal may be announced in the coming days.

Post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland ‘inching towards conclusion’, says Irish PM

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warned, however, that there is still a ‘gap to be closed’ in the UK-EU talks

Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

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Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

The Taoiseach warned, however, that there is still a ‘gap to be closed’ in the UK-EU talks.

Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warned, however, that there is still a ‘gap to be closed’ in the UK-EU talks.