Meetings to agree a trade deal have been taking place this week
Yesterday, a group of MEPs said they wouldn't pass the trade deal if Britain breaks last year's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
The British government intends to change it if they fail to agree a trade deal by the end of the year.
Foreign Minister Simon Coveney says a 'very basic' trade deal is achievable - and so does MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan: