Political leaders on both sides of the border to discuss key issues

At the plenary, the Government and the Northern Ireland Executive meet formally to exchange views on issues of mutual interest and concern.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will host the meeting between ministers north and south. Picture: Damien Eagers/PA

Political leaders from Northern Ireland and the Republic will hold discussions on a range of issues at the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on Friday.

They will address their handling of Covid-19 on the island as well as the implementation of the New Decade, New Approach agreement.