‘Landing zones’ for deal on Northern Ireland protocol, says Simon Coveney

Late on Friday, Mr Coveney tweeted that it was “good to talk” with UK foreign secretary Liz Truss.

Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has indicated that he believes there are “landing zones” for a deal on the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Mr Coveney spoke with with UK foreign secretary Liz Truss on Friday, as negotiations between the UK and the EU continue over the Northern Ireland Protocol.