Sharp criticism from all sides at Ard Fheis

The Sinn Fein Ard Fheis in Dublin has heard sharp criticism of Fianna Fail and has endorsed its negotiators work in trying to break the deadlock in the peace process.

The Ard Fheis also heard a call for more information for the grass roots about developments during the talks.

A delegate from Ardoyne supported North Belfast's resolution on concern at the dearth of information from the Sinn Fein leadership during talks with the British and Irish Governments and the Ulster Unionists.

It was one discordant note in an Ard Fheis debate, which almost exclusively concentrated on criticising unionists and the two governments for failing to implement the Good Friday Agreement.