The Stormont Assembly is being recalled today after being out of operation for three years.
The British and Irish governments tabled a draft agreement last night to return to power sharing, after lengthy talks.
It includes provisions for the Irish language and Ulster-Scots tradition.
The DUP says the agreement is ‘fair and balanced’, while Sinn Fein says its Ard Chomhairle will meet today to fully assess it.
Tanaiste Simon Coveney says the deal is reasonable for all sides:
Speaking last night, Northern Secretary Julian Smith urged all of the North’s parties to back the deal:
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