Simon Coveney: Biden victory could make Boris Johnson 'pause for thought' on Brexit strategy

Minister Simon Coveney: "Both sides need realism there if there is going to be an agreement." File picture. 

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says this week is the "endgame" of Brexit talks, describing it as the "most important" period in the process.

Talks resume in London on Monday on a post-Brexit trade deal, with 10 Downing Street saying that "significant differences remain between the two sides".