The Brexit saga continues. But at least, there is some hope for a Brexit deal now, compared to a few weeks ago when the UK was heading out of the EU without a deal. But still, the uncertainty prevails as officials contradict each other and themselves. Below are a number of comments from EU, UK and Irish officials today:

France’s European Affairs Minister, Amélie de Montchalin

• Brexit agreement is possible
• UK has made new Brexit proposals
• Insists that all outcomes are still possible on Brexit

ITV Political Editor, Robert Peston

• DUP said to be unlikely to support anything that is negotiable

Bloomberg Citing a UK Official

• UK government said to be downbeat on chances of a Brexit deal
• DUP is holding up progress and that chances of a Brexit deal are low

DUP Lawmaker, Sammy Wilson

• No amount of money would offset damage to the Union

Bloomberg Again

• EU said to see Brexit deal as impossible unless the UK moves
• Technical Brexit negotiations said to have reached an impasse
• Brexit negotiations may collapse amid DUP resistance towards a deal
• Fate of Brexit negotiations said to hinge on a move from London now

UK Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay

• Government will abide by the law over Benn Act

Reuters Reporting

• Negotiators have reached an impasse in talks
• On the issues related to future trade deal post-Brexit and fair competition clauses
• Johnson-DUP talks are also a factor in the standstill

Reuters Political Editor, Tony Connelly

• Michel Barnier has told EU Commissioners he is optimistic of getting a deal done today

Bloomberg Citing a EU Diplomat

• It is too late give a formal Brexit “yes” at this week’s summit