Taoiseach warns of ‘squaring the circle’ challenges in Brexit talks

The Taoiseach was also critical of Mr Johnson’s threat to deploy Royal Navy vessels to patrol the seas around Britain if there is no deal. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

Micheál Martin said it will be difficult for the EU and UK negotiating teams to “square the circle” to reach a post-Brexit trade deal.

Mr Martin said that despite the challenges that have “bedeviled” the talks from the outset, he is “hopeful” something can be achieved from the extended talks.