Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Time is tight. I have a direct question for the Taoiseach. He has met the DUP and Sinn Féin. As of now, what is his best assessment of a deal being reached by Thursday? What is his view of what should happen in the event that no deal is reached? Is it that there would be a further delay to allow for more talks, direct rule or assembly elections? Which of those is his favoured option in the event that there is no deal? What is his best assessment now of a deal?

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