UK has genuine desire to reach Brexit deal, says Taoiseach

UK prime minister Boris Johnson and Taoiseach  Micheál Martin walking in the gardens of Hillsborough Castle prior to their meeting. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The Taoiseach said the British prime minister has shown a "genuine desire" to reach an agreement on Brexit.

The historic first meeting between Mícheál Martin and Boris Johnson took place at the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Co Down.