DUP accuses Taoiseach of using ‘inflammatory language’ on North
Leo Varadkar wants ‘meaningful role’ in North if powersharing efforts fail
DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson said the Irish government has “no mandate to govern Northern Ireland”. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
The DUP has accused the Taoiseach of using unhelpful and inflammatory language after he said the Government want to see “real and meaningful involvement” in Northern Ireland if efforts to restore Stormont fail.
Speaking on Thursday, Mr Varadkar said in the absence of devolved government in the North, he would not support direct rule from London but does not view Ireland’s potential role as a form of “joint rule”.