Taoiseach: NI must not return to ‘dark place of sectarian murders and political discord’

The Taoiseach said there is now "a particular onus" on those who currently hold the responsibility of political leadership to step forward and play their part in ensuring that this does not happen.

Taoiseach Michéal Martin has said Northern Ireland must not “spiral back to that dark place of sectarian murders and political discord” after another night of disorder.

Fourteen police officers were injured in Friday night’s unrest, bringing the total number of officers injured in the recent disorder to 88.