Ireland's Varadkar says Brexit talks can be picked up in New Year if fail now

Irish Republic PM Varadkar out with comments a few moments ago 6 Dec Has no one told him that's exactly what May and many others are trying to avoid? Or is it all part of the bigger no-Brexit masterplan ?. Ooooh the intrigue.
Ireland's Varadkar says Brexit talks can be picked up in New Year if fail now