Taoiseach: Protocol deal will be difficult but there is good faith on all sides

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said there is a will on all sides to resolve issues around the protocol (Niall Carson/PA)

The Taoiseach has warned “difficulties” exist in reaching an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol but he said there is a “genuine desire” from all sides to do so.

Micheál Martin said space is now needed to allow the UK and the European Union to reach a resolution.