Without a credible solution from the UK in the coming days, Mr Coveney said that UK law is now clear that Mr Johnson would have to seek an extension to the Brexit deadline. "The legislation in the UK is clear that if there isn't a deal then on October 19 the British prime minister has to apply for an extension," he said. An Irish Government source said it was now time for Mr Johnson to outline how exactly he wants to get a deal and to do so by this time next week. Mr Coveney is now saying there will be an agreed timetable for the rollout of some checks. Mr Coveney also told this newspaper that he would be prepared to work with a different prime minister if the political crisis in Westminster leads to Mr Johnson's resignation from office.

Source: Irish Independent September 29, 2019 01:30 UTC