Coveney welcomes decision by McElduff to quit and hopes for move forward

Tanáiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he hopes the resignation of Barry McElduff will help create space to restore talks in the North.

Speaking in Cork, Mr Coveney said: “I think the apology that has been repeated again is welcome. What happened has caused a lot of hurt to families linked to the Kingsmill massacre.

"I have met them — they are very sincere and dignified people who are searching for the truth. But I think this was a very hurtful incident.