Sinn fein and dup ready to re-enter stormont talks - o'neill

The Sinn Féin leader in Northern Ireland says both her party and the DUP are ready to return to talks.

Michelle O'Neill's comments come as Minister Simon Coveney warns time is running out to reach a deal. Northern Ireland has been without a functioning Government for almost nine months - with a funding crisis in both Health and Education already causing issues. Addressing her party's think-in in Meath today Ms O'Neill said the Irish language and Marriage equality remain significant stumbling blocks.