Chances of Brexit deal are 50-50, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he is hoping a deal can be reached (PA)

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is not “overly optimistic” about a breakthrough in the Brexit talks, saying he is “50-50” on a deal being reached.

The Taoiseach described the talks as on a “knife-edge”.