European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said the Taoiseach has signed off on strengthened guarantees offered to London to help pass the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
"I have spoken to the Taoiseach this evening who would be prepared to accept this solution in the interest of securing an overall deal," Mr Juncker said in a press conference this evening.
A number of staff who were due to travel to the US with Mr Varadkar made their way back to Government Buildings from the airport for what was regarded as a key meeting. Ministers summoned to a special Government meeting at 6.45pm - @MichealLehane reports pic.twitter.com/2FEfiQahJl He said: "It is clear that Brexit in any scenario will have a negative impact on the economy and the public finances.
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