McAleese Not Convinced Northern Politicians Will Restore Power at Stormont
The Irish and British governments have announced a new round of talks aimed at breaking the deadlock in Belfast
Former President of Ireland, Mary Mc Aleese says it is not clear if political leaders in the North are prepared to change their red lines to restore devolved power at Stormont.
The Irish and British governments have announced a new round of talks aimed at breaking the deadlock in Belfast.
The development comes in the wake of the murder of journalist, Lyra Mc Kee in Derry.
At her funeral service, Fr Martin Magill challenged the political leaders over their failure to hold talks to form a government.
Former President Mc Aleese says she doesn't believe politicians can be embarrassed into compromise:
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