DUP minister attends north-south meeting after two no-shows

Diane Dodds has attended a meeting with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The DUP Stormont Economy Minister Diane Dodds has attended a meeting with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

The North South Trade and Business Development meeting started at 2pm on Tuesday, where it is understood that no items involving the Northern Ireland Protocol were to be discussed.