Arlene Foster says she is open for discussions with Sinn Féin

Outgoing First Minister wants to start ‘cash for ash’ investigation by the end of the week

Martin McGuinness has announced that he is resigning as Deputy First Minister over the refusal of Arlene Foster to step aside in the “cash for ash” row. Video: Reuters
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Gerry Moriarty

Gerry Moriarty

Gerry Moriarty is the former Northern editor of The Irish Times