Politics

Arlene Foster’s talks offer unlikely to stop ‘brutal’ election

Sinn Féin dismissive of proposal while both governments seem resigned to poll

DUP leader and Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster announced plans to carry out a public inquiry into the flawed “cash for ash” heating scheme which precipitated this crisis. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
DUP leader and Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster announced plans to carry out a public inquiry into the flawed “cash for ash” heating scheme which precipitated this crisis. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Gerry Moriarty
Wed Jan 11 2017 - 01:00

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Gerry Moriarty

Gerry Moriarty

Gerry Moriarty is the former Northern editor of The Irish Times