Relationships in Northern Ireland ‘more important than unity poll at this time’

The priority in Northern Ireland must be on mending relationships and not planning for a border poll, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has said (PA)

The priority in Northern Ireland must be on mending relationships and not planning for a border poll, the foreign affairs minister has said.

Simon Coveney said there is a “huge problem” with trust in the region and work has to be done first to “settle” the protocol issue and ensure the Stormont institutions are functioning.