Sinn Féin has rejected a call from the DUP leader for the immediate restoration of power sharing in the north.
Arlene Foster says she is willing to deal with key stumbling blocks like the Irish Language, but only after the parties resume their roles in the Stormont executive and assembly.
In her response, Sinn Féin's leader in the north Michelle O'Neill said the DUP had previously failed to honour its agreements.

Ms O'Neill said Sinn Féin wants to negotiate a deal, before re-entering power sharing arrangements.
Speaking to a DUP meeting in Belfast, Arlene Foster said the north does not have time for more talks:
