Irish PM Martin: Thinks a deal is more likely than less likely

Irish PM Martin speaks to reporters in Dublin

The Irish PM Martin is on the wires saying:

• Thinks a deal is more likely than a less likely
• Would like to see a deal before Christmas. Talks may go beyond December 25
• Number of ways to deal with fishing issue aside from over percentage share

There is little reaction in the GBPUSD to the headlines.

Meanwhile,

• France is aiming for freight from UK to resume tomorrow.
• They are coordinating with UK on freight logistics
• Germany will extend UK travel ban to January 6