Politicians in Northern Ireland have been given until January 19th to form a new Government, with the possibility of a further extension.
The pay of Stormont MLAs is also set to be cut in the absence of a functioning executive.
Civil servants in Northern Ireland will be given limited powers to ensure the functioning of the state.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton Harris says he’s trying to avoid an election no-one wants……..
Foyle MLA Padraig Delargy doesn’t believe another election should be held.
He says a functioning Executive is what is needed:
