'Encouraging progress' made at Stormont says Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said encouraging progress has been made across a range of issues following talks at Stormont this week.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has said encouraging progress has been made across a range of issues following talks at Stormont this week.

Minister Charlie Flanagan has said though there are still some key issues where agreement needs to be reached.

The Minister of State with responsibility for North South Co-Operation Sean Sherlock also took part in the Stormont talks.

Minister Flanagan says talks will resume on Monday, with governments in the North and South due to stay in contact over the weekend.

It is reported one of the main issues in contention is what the British forces are willing to reveal in relation to Troubles-related killings that involved British State forces.