Northern Ireland talks at ‘moment of truth’, says Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald (Brian Lawless/PA)

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said crunch talks between the main political parties and the Government on power sharing and funding for Northern Ireland are at a “moment of truth”.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the final session of the three-day talks at Hillsborough Castle, Ms McDonald said the negotiations were drawing to a conclusion following “productive exchanges”.