The Minister for Foreign Affairs says it's crucial the PSNI is allowed investigate the murder of Kevin McGuigan without undue political pressure.

Charlie Flanagan has released a statement this evening - following a day of meetings between the North's Chief Constable and political leaders.

George Hamilton says he believes the Provisional IRA still exists - but for political not terrorist means.

Chief Constable Hamilton says the investigation into the killing of both Mr McGuigan and Gerard "Jock" Davison will not be thwarted by politics or fear: