Guarded optimism of breakthrough in DUP-Sinn Féin talks

Coveney says negotiations at a ‘sensitive’ stage with possibility of deal by weekend

Northern Ireland election is ‘very likely’, Minister says

Charlie Flanagan holds meetings with DUP’s Arlene Foster and members of Sinn Féin

Analysis: Crisis on welfare changes nearing climax as Stormont limps on

Talks to resume as Stormont crisis looms

Peter Robinson warns Northern Executive and Assembly could collapse next week

Martin McGuinness agrees to major overhaul of Stormont

Peter Robinson welcomes what he says are long-standing DUP proposals