SDLP urges speedy resumption of devolution talks

THE SDLP has called for a speedy resumption of talks on implementing the Good Friday Agreement and restoring devolution.

The Irish and British governments have said Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) reports due in October and January will help them decide if the IRA is honouring its promise to abandon paramilitary and criminal activity.

The belief is that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will not consider talks with Sinn Féin until both reports are published.