Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (right) walks with European Council President Donald Tusk at Government Buildings in Dublin, for talks ahead of the European Council summit later in the week. Niall Carson/PA WireHowever, a Government spokesperson said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and EU Council President Donald Tusk agreed that proposals must emerge from London ahead of Thursday's summit of EU leaders. Prime Minister (Taoiseach) of Ireland Leo Varadkar meets with President of the European Council Donald Tusk in Dublin, Ireland March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh KilcoyneA government spokesperson said: "President Tusk expressed the strong and ongoing solidarity with Ireland of the European Council and European leaders. Prime Minister (Taoiseach) of Ireland Leo Varadkar shakes hands with President of the European Council Donald Tusk in Dublin, Ireland March 19, 2019.

Source: Irish Independent March 19, 2019 13:08 UTC