Politics

DUP and unionist block on Stormont hindering Northern Ireland’s progress, says Micheál Martin

Tánaiste was commenting as he hosted an event in Dublin for leading business figures from north of the border

Tanaiste (centre) with leading figures from the NI business community at a event in Dublin. Mr Martin said at the event that Stormont's political impasse is hindering Northern Ireland's ability to benefit from its post-Brexit economic advantage. Picture PA

Northern Ireland’s progress is being stymied by the ongoing political impasse at Stormont, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said.

He said the ongoing political stand-off is hindering Northern Ireland’s ability to benefit from its post-Brexit economic advantage, he said.

The Tánaiste was commenting as he hosted an event in Dublin for leading business figures from north of the border.

The Trade NI umbrella group used the reception at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Iveagh House ...