N.Ireland power-sharing government focused on future - O'Neill

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said the power-sharing government was focused on delivering its policy initiatives following the sudden resignation of the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).

"My priority is to continue to provide the leadership the public expect and deserve, and to ensure the four-party executive coalition delivers for the whole of our community now and in the future," said O'Neill, whose Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is obliged to share power with the DUP.

"The DUP leader has resigned after being charged with serious offences. This is now a matter for the criminal justice system."