Others were more cautious: one senior EU official said it was "way too premature" to conclude that a deal was at hand. European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, right, greets Tánaiste Simon Coveney during a meeting of EU General Affairs ministers, Article 50, at the European Convention Center in Luxembourg. European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, left, speaks with French Europe Minister Amelie de Montchalin. Indeed, the DUP insisted that the region must remain within the United Kingdom customs union as part of any Brexit deal and not have to follow tariffs set by the European Union. Deal or no deal for the summit, EU officials believe another delay to Britain's departure date is still likely.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2019 21:23 UTC