Simon Coveney: EU trying to solve Brexit problems but dismissive UK 'asking for more'

European Court of Justice is a red herring, Simon Coveney says. 

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney addressed the recent comments of UK brexit negotiater David Frost about the European Court of Justice. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The UK's government is "shifting the playing field" in discussions on the Northern Protocol, the Foreign Affairs Minister has said.

In a tweet over the weekend, Simon Coveney said Westminister created a new "red line" barrier to progress that it knows the European Union cannot move on.