Micheál Martin: Brexit deal must not be based on 'whatever it takes'

Taoiseach Michéal Martin said Brexit talks may go the wire of the December 31 deadline. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has warned against taking the line that a Brexit deal must be reached "whatever it takes".

Micheál Martin said he would like to see a deal wrapped up by Christmas Day, but admits it may go beyond that.