• Delays by NI parties could force Assembly suspension

  Fears that the British government may be forced to call elections or suspend the Assembly and Executive were exacerbated last night. This was because of an apparent brinkmanship battle between Sinn Fein, the UUP and the SDLP over who should first declare its hand on the British-Irish blueprint.

• Lawlor is granted reprieve in his battle to stay free

  Dublin West TD Mr Liam Lawlor has avoided a return to prison until October at the earliest following the Supreme Court's decision to grant a stay of execution pending an appeal.

• Maternity hospital warns it may limit patient numbers

  The National Maternity Hospital at Holles Street, has warned that it may have to turn patients away midwifery crisis in the major Dublin maternity hospitals is addressed.

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