Taoiseach no longer optimistic that free trade deal with Britain possible

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Julien Behal

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is no longer optimistic that a free trade deal with Britain is possible.

He was speaking after a “forthright” telephone conversation with British Prime Minster Boris Johnson, in which he articulated his “deep disappointment” at the events of this week.