Coveney: EU will respond in a 'positive way' should Brexit 'red lines' be relaxed

Tánaiste Simon Coveney says Ireland and the EU will respond in a "positive way" to any potential move by Britain to relax its Brexit "red lines" amid claims the DUP wants all of Britain included in any future EU customs union deal.

Mr Coveney said Dublin and Brussels are open to responding to any potential future relationship declaration changes despite insisting that the separate withdrawal agreement and backstop stance will not be re-opened.