Brexit deal clearly very difficult, but possible - Ireland's Coveney

A joint statement by Britain and the European Union that trade talks will continue is a good signal, Ireland's foreign minister said on Sunday, describing a post-Brexit trade deal as clearly very difficult, but possible.

"Time to hold our nerve and allow the negotiators to inch progress forward - even at this late stage. Joint statement on Brexit negotiations is a good signal. A deal clearly very difficult, but possible," Simon Coveney said on Twitter