Anniversary events can help restore powersharing at Stormont, says Micheál Martin

Mr Martin said the Windsor Framework recently agreed by the UK and EU had resolved many of the issues created by the contentious post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol.

Micheál Martin speaking to the media outside SSE Arena Belfast Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Events marking the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s landmark peace accord can provide an impetus to restore devolved governance at Stormont, the Tánaiste has said.

Micheál Martin was commenting as political leaders from the Good Friday Agreement era prepared to participate in a major three-day conference in Belfast commemorating the 1998 deal.