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Talks set to continue at Stormont

Martin McGuinness and Peter Robinson
Martin McGuinness and Peter Robinson led their party delegations last week

DUP and Sinn Féin ministers are to hold more talks at Stormont on Tuesday aimed at breaking the current political deadlock.

An assembly committee will also begin further discussions on the devolution of policing and justice powers.

Ministers met on Thursday for two hours and described the meeting as "useful".

The DUP has said it wants clarity the IRA's ruling 'army council' has gone and SF have questioned the the DUP's commitment to partnership government.


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