Bertie Ahern ‘highly disappointed’ by Stormont stalemate

The year-long stalemate in the North and the absence of the Stormont assembly is “highly disappointing”, former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said.

At an event at Dublin City University (DCU), Mr Ahern said he hoped the impasse could be resolved shortly but believes it will require a “huge push” from all parties and both governments.

“It is disappointing — hopefully it can be resolved. But the process has been stop-start over the years.