SF receives assurances from Poots over Irish language legislation

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald 

Sinn Féin has received assurances from incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots that he intends to deliver Irish language legislation and all other outstanding elements of the deal that restored powersharing, Mary Lou McDonald has said.

The republican leader met with Mr Poots in Belfast on Wednesday in their first face-to-face encounter since he was elected as the departing Arlene Foster’s successor.