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Possible end to 151-day standoff Possible end to Executive impasse
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An end to the 151-day Executive standoff between the DUP and Sinn Féin could be in sight. An end to the 151-day executive standoff between the DUP and Sinn Féin could be in sight.
It is understood that Sinn Féin and the DUP are briefing their assembly teams at Stormont. A source has told the BBC to expect ministers back around the table this week. The next executive meeting is scheduled for 27 November.
This follows weekend talks between party executives to end the impasse. When asked about the issue in the assembly the First Minster Peter Robinson did not rule it out.
The Executive has not met since June. But it is thought the two parties could now be inching towards an agreement on policing and justice. "In circumstances where agreement was reached to hold an executive meeting, it could take place sooner," he said.
Ulster Unionist ministers Michael McGimpsey and Sir Reg Empey are due to put a motion before the Assembly later calling on the Executive to meet. The executive has not met since June, but party executives met over the weekend hoping to end the impasse.
"Tomorrow, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are meant to be bringing a joint report to the assembly committee which deals with policing and justice," BBC NI's political editor Mark Devenport said."Tomorrow, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are meant to be bringing a joint report to the assembly committee which deals with policing and justice," BBC NI's political editor Mark Devenport said.
"Following the weekend talks, it seems to point to the notion of progress being made and, potentially, an end in sight to this 151-day stand off.""Following the weekend talks, it seems to point to the notion of progress being made and, potentially, an end in sight to this 151-day stand off."