European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager says she has been impressed with the Irish government’s “resolve and dedication” in its preparations for Brexit.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has warned that a hard Brexit could cost up to 40,000 jobs.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned that the British government may not be able to get a final Brexit deal through the House of Commons, increasing the likelihood of a hard Brexit.

A hard Brexit would increase the cost of living for households here by up to €1,300 every year.