McGuinness has held talks with Paisley

SINN Féin chief negotiator Martin McGuinness last night revealed he has already held three face-to-face meetings with Ian Paisley ahead of full power sharing starting in May.

Mr McGuinness said he and the DUP leader had been involved in “extensive” preparations for devolved administration due to begin on May 8.

“There has been extensive contact between himself and myself. We have sat in the same room, at the same table.