Northern Ireland on election footing as Martin McGuinness resigns as Deputy First Minister

‘Today is the right time to call a halt to the DUP’s arrogance’

Martin McGuinness has announced that he is resigning as Deputy First Minister over the refusal of Arlene Foster to step aside in the “cash for ash” row. Video: Reuters
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Gerry Moriarty

Gerry Moriarty

Gerry Moriarty is the former Northern editor of The Irish Times