Tánaiste says Government are 'planning for the worst' Brexit at opening of €10m Clonakilty Distillery

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said all parties are "inching towards" a Brexit deal but warned "there are a few ups and downs in these negotiations yet" as the March 29 deadline moves into view.

Speaking at the official opening of the new €10m Clonakilty Distillery in West Cork, Mr Coveney sought to reassure businesses that the government was "working night and day" to prevent a scenario where the United Kingdom crashes out of the EU.