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Sinn Féin and DUP urged to 'talk, not walk' Sinn Féin and DUP urged to 'talk, not walk'
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Sinn Féin and the DUP are being urged to enter talks to resolve a dispute set to collapse the institutions at Stormont.Sinn Féin and the DUP are being urged to enter talks to resolve a dispute set to collapse the institutions at Stormont.
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire and Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan said they were ready to assist in any process.Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire and Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan said they were ready to assist in any process.
Mr Brokenshire will make a statement at Westminster at midday on Tuesday.Mr Brokenshire will make a statement at Westminster at midday on Tuesday.
On Monday, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness' resigned in protest at the handling of a botched energy scheme.On Monday, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness' resigned in protest at the handling of a botched energy scheme.
His decision to quit is likely to lead to a snap election.His decision to quit is likely to lead to a snap election.
Under Northern Ireland's power-sharing agreement, First Minister Arlene Foster loses her role with the departure of the deputy first minister.Under Northern Ireland's power-sharing agreement, First Minister Arlene Foster loses her role with the departure of the deputy first minister.
However, the other ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive are expected to be back behind their desks at Stormont later.However, the other ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive are expected to be back behind their desks at Stormont later.
They will still be running their departments, but will not be able to make big decisions that need executive approval.They will still be running their departments, but will not be able to make big decisions that need executive approval.
In a week's time, the Northern Ireland Secretary will have the power to set a date for a new election.In a week's time, the Northern Ireland Secretary will have the power to set a date for a new election.
However, he has said he believes there is still time for the two parties to find a solution and he has pledged to work with both of them.However, he has said he believes there is still time for the two parties to find a solution and he has pledged to work with both of them.
The Irish foreign minister has echoed that promise and has urged both sides to act responsibly to protect the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement.The Irish foreign minister has echoed that promise and has urged both sides to act responsibly to protect the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement.
Mr McGuinness cited the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) conduct over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme scandal - which could cost the taxpayer £490m -as the main reason for his resignation. Mr McGuinness cited the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) conduct over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme scandal - which could cost the taxpayer £490m - as the main reason for his resignation.
He said he wanted to "call a halt to the DUP's arrogance".He said he wanted to "call a halt to the DUP's arrogance".
Sinn Féin have not disclosed details of his recent illness, but it has been reported by RTÉ that he has a rare heart condition.Sinn Féin have not disclosed details of his recent illness, but it has been reported by RTÉ that he has a rare heart condition.
Mr McGuinness denied that the decision had anything to do with health problems.Mr McGuinness denied that the decision had anything to do with health problems.
The outgoing first minister, Mrs Foster, said his resignation was "not principled" and that she was "disappointed".The outgoing first minister, Mrs Foster, said his resignation was "not principled" and that she was "disappointed".
"His actions have meant that, at precisely the time we need our government to be active, we will have no government and no way to resolve the RHI problems," she said."His actions have meant that, at precisely the time we need our government to be active, we will have no government and no way to resolve the RHI problems," she said.
The RHI scandal has held centre stage in politics in Northern Ireland over the past month, with DUP leader Mrs Foster facing repeated calls to resign - all of which she has rejected.The RHI scandal has held centre stage in politics in Northern Ireland over the past month, with DUP leader Mrs Foster facing repeated calls to resign - all of which she has rejected.
Mrs Foster set up the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in 2012 when she was enterprise minister.Mrs Foster set up the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in 2012 when she was enterprise minister.
It was an attempt by the NI Executive to increase consumption of heat from renewable sources.It was an attempt by the NI Executive to increase consumption of heat from renewable sources.
But businesses received more in subsidies than they paid for fuel, and the scheme became heavily oversubscribed. Its flaws could cost taxpayers £490m.But businesses received more in subsidies than they paid for fuel, and the scheme became heavily oversubscribed. Its flaws could cost taxpayers £490m.