The Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister have discussed Brexit over dinner at Farmleigh in Dublin's Phoenix Park.
Leo Varadkar says last night's meeting with Theresa May was not aimed at negotiating a Brexit deal - but insists he thinks a deal can be done.
The ongoing political stalemate in the North was also discussed, with the meeting described as being held in a 'warm atmosphere'.
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Talks will resume this afternoon at the Labour Court aimed at resolving the nurses' dispute.
The discussions were adjourned after nine hours of talks yesterday, ahead of a further three days of strike action next week.
Meanwhile, a rally will go ahead in Dublin today in support of the striking nurses and midwives.
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The British government has decided to cancel a ferry contract awarded to a firm with no ships.
Seaborne Freight was meant to carry goods through the port of Ramsgate in the event of a no-deal Brexit, but its backer has pulled out of the deal.
The UK's transport secretary had been widely criticised over the £13.8 million contract.
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Donald Trump has confirmed he'll meet with Kim Jong-Un in Vietnam on February 27th and 28th.
This month's summit will mark the second between the two men, following their historic meeting last year.
President Trump said he looks forward to seeing the North Korean leader and "advancing the cause of peace".
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Gardaí are looking to reassure North Dublin residents following the latest shooting in the capital.
John Lawless, a 39-year-old father of three, was gunned down while on his way to work in Darndale yesterday morning.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, but it's understood he wasn't involved in any serious crime.
Superintendent Gerry Donnelly said they're very conscious of the concerns of locals following the shooting, and will "respond appropriately".
