Leo Varadkar was speaking as speculation mounts that a deal may be announced in the coming days
Negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol are "inching towards conclusion", the Irish Taoiseach has indicated.
UK Government sources confirmed Ms von der Leyen's trip was called off, prompting commentary around Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's handling of the negotiations. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has demanded action on the protocol before his party re-enters devolved government.He said he was cautious about saying anything that might risk the process, but indicated he believes there is a possibility of agreement in the next few days.
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