Leo Varadkar may meet Micheál Martin next week

The Taoiseach insists his relationship with Micheál Martin is not as bad as people may think, despite the Fianna Fáil leader describing him as “prickly” and “authoritarian”.

Leo Varadkar said he hasn’t spoken directly to Mr Martin since the opposition leader launched a stinging personal attack on him.

But he hopes to meet Mr Martin next week to discuss the confidence and supply deal, insisting he wants the arrangement to continue.