The north's political parties have reached an agreement on a range of contentious issues following lengthy talks at Stormont in Belfast.

Under the terms of the deal a commission on flags, identity and culture will be set up.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan said the agreement -in 75 sections- covers a broad range of political, social and economic issues.

Minister Flanagan says the deal sets out a plan for financial and welfare reform and proposes a way forward on flags, identity, culture and tradition - through the establishment of the commission.

First Minister and DUP leader is Peter Robinson says the long hours of negotiation were worth it: