UK and Irish governments must work in ‘lock step’ to provide stability in NI
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK and Irish governments must work in “lock step” to ensure stability in Northern Ireland in the ongoing absence of devolution, Ireland’s deputy premier has said. Addressing the annual British Irish Association conference in Oxford, Micheal Martin said it was important to “make every use” of existing East-West political mechanisms to provide the direction Northern Ireland required during the current political impasse. In particular, he said the two governments should look “creatively” at how to maximise the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference – a body that brings UK and Irish ministers together to examine issues related to Northern Ireland. Using the North South bodies to deliver better healthcare, better food, better jobs to the benefit of all.” Speaking to reporters ahead of his speech to the conference, Mr Martin said the restoration of powersharing was also “critical” to securing fresh economic investment in Northern Ireland.
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