Varadkar very happy with European Commission Brexit paper

Latest: The Taoiseach said the Government is very happy with the European Commission's position paper on Brexit published today.

Update 6pm: The Taoiseach has said the Government is very happy with the European Commission's position paper on Brexit published today.

Leo Varadkar says the EU27 has now formally stated its unwavering support for the gains of the peace process, the common travel area, common citizenship between the UK and Ireland and avoiding barriers to trade on the island.