Adams: Peace process must continue with or without DUP

Sinn Féin today called on the Irish and British governments to forge ahead without the DUP if the unionists refuse to sign up to the St Andrews Accord.

Next Friday is the first of a series of deadlines aimed at restoring powersharing in the North.

However, the DUP have reservations over the agreement and the possibility of sharing power with Sinn Féin in a mandatory coalition.

Speaking in Dublin today, Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said the two governments cannot afford to wait around for any more delays and have a responsibility to "drive on" with or without the DUP.