Taoiseach: 'You can bear a child in less time' than NI can resolve Stormont crisis

The Taoiseach has expressed frustration at the length of time the powersharing crisis has lasted in Northern Ireland, pointing out that many pregnancies are shorter.

With the DUP and Sinn Féin still at loggerheads over a return to devolved government and the spectre of Westminster direct rule looming ever larger, Leo Varadkar urged the North's political leaders to "do what's best for the people" and get back into government.