SF deny meeting is attempt to get concessions

Sinn Fein negotiator Alex Maskey has denied the meeting between Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and Bertie Ahern was a last minute attempt to squeeze more concessions on the package.

The Northern Ireland Assembly member for West Belfast said: "Our leadership has been in constant contact with both of the Governments since even the talks concluded at Weston Park so there’s nothing new in this.