Spotlight is on the future of the NI assembly The Sinn Fein president has urged Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble to review his sanctions against republicans and save the province's political institutions from collapse. He was speaking at Stormont on Monday during an assembly debate on the executive's programme for government. Mr Adams, the MP for West Belfast, said he wanted equality for Sinn Fein ministers, who have been banned by Mr Trimble from attending North South Ministerial Council meetings. It has to be based on the principle of equality. Mr Adams then made an appeal to Mr Trimble.
Actions speak louder than words.
But the UUP's move has also angered nationalists, with SDLP Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon expressing his opposition to the move. Charges pending in Beggs case Cancer initiative is revealed Three escape injury in gun attack Links to more Northern Ireland stories are at the foot of the page.