Bertie Ahern: Sinn Féin and DUP should resolve their differences

Gerry Adams has issued an ultimatum to Arlene Foster, saying last-ditch talks with the rival party to prevent an election will only be successful if she steps aside by Monday.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has issued a clear ultimatum to DUP leader Arlene Foster, saying last-ditch talks with the rival party to prevent an election will only be successful if she fully steps aside by next Monday, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, Political Correspondent.

The senior republican outlined the situation in a private meeting with Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Dublin today in which he broke with his party's previous position to say he is now willing to hold talks with the DUP to prevent the collapse of the Stormont government.