Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar press conference in Dublin

The speaker discusses the importance of finding a deal regarding the backstop, emphasizing the negative consequences of a no-deal scenario. They express a strong desire to reach an agreement by October 18th, highlighting the responsibility of statecraft and the need for creativity and collaboration. The message is directed towards Leo, urging action to avoid failure and honor past achievements.

How long have the governments spent on the problem according to the speaker?

What date does the speaker believe a deal can be achieved by?