Comments by Irish finance minister Pascal Donohoe to RTE radio
- But it could be replaced by a new deal so long as it was agreed and legally operable
- Some elements of the white paper is useful
- Ireland won't agree to undermining the single market
- Believes UK PM May's commitment to an open border in Northern Ireland is "genuine and sincere"
He's basically saying that it's either go with a backstop or a much better deal is needed instead. At this stage, neither looks likely.
