Flanagan to meet Kerry and Biden over NI peace talks

The Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan is taking part in high-profile talks in the US today that include a meeting with the U.S Vice President and the Secretary of State in Washington.

Later he will also address the General Assembly of the UN and meet with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

He says he will be outlining Ireland's perspective on international issues and our commitment to UN peacekeeping.

Mr Flanagan is meeting with Joe Biden and John Kerry comes ahead of newly announced peace talks in the North.

Minister Flanagan says he wants the Institutions of the Good Friday Agreement to not only function, but flourish.