Relations between Ireland and Northern Ireland have been strained, but can be repaired, the Taoiseach says. He said that he will have discussions with incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots on strengthening relations between Dublin and Belfast in light of the standoff on the Northern Protocol and Brexit. Mr Martin said that US President Joe Biden's intervention in the protocol standoff was "significant" and "interesting". Asked about the stability of the Stormont Assembly, Michelle O'Neill says Sinn Féin is committed to power-sharing but says DUP leader Edwin Poots is "in no doubt about what is required" to see Sinn Féin re-enter the executive. Ms O'Neill said that Sinn Féin was "committed to making" power-sharing work.

Source: Irish Examiner June 11, 2021 12:50 UTC