Martin urges DUP to restore powersharing at Stormont ahead of election deadline

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is pictured on the back of a camera as he speaks during a press conference.

The Taoiseach has called on the DUP to “honour” the mandate of the people of Northern Ireland by contributing to the restoration of the Stormont institutions as the election deadline looms.

Micheál Martin said it does not appear that devolved government at Stormont will be restored by Friday’s deadline.