Coveney speaks to reporters in Dublin

  • don't yet have clarity on negotiations, talks ongoing
  • understand PM May is heading to Strasbourg tonight
  • there are obstacles to getting a deal
  • withdrawal agreement can't be changed
  • we want to be helpful
  • Still regards no deal Brexit is unlikely
  • EU trying to put packets together to provide UK Parliament with reassurance there looking for
  • EU will not compromise on core issues in trying to ease UK concerns on Irish border backstop