Brexit to dominate Cabinet agenda as deadline looms

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has labelled this week 'the most important we have had in the Brexit trade negotiations since this time last year.' File picture: Julien Behal

Tuesday's cabinet meeting is expected to be dominated by Brexit as the deadline for Britain's transition period on January 1 draws nearer.

It is understood the Irish Government is concerned about a number of issues as prime minister Boris Johnson intends to push ahead with the controversial Internal Market Bill, with peers due to vote on the legislation this week.