Talks in Belfast - 17 pictures reveal those taking part in talks

By Gemma Murray

Published 12th Jan 2023, 14:38 BST

Updated 12th Jan 2023, 15:04 BST

The EU and the UK Government are not “anywhere close to a deal” on issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

The comments came as Irish premier Leo Varadkar, Tanaiste Micheal Martin and UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer are all set to hold talks in Northern Ireland.

Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald

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Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald Photo: Pacemaker

Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill speak to the media at Stormont Hotel in Belfast on Thursday after talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker

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Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill speak to the media at Stormont Hotel in Belfast on Thursday after talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker Photo: Pacemaker

Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill

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Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill Photo: Pacemaker

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Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill speak to the media at Stormont Hotel in Belfast on Thursday after talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker

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Pacemaker Press 12/01/23 Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill speak to the media at Stormont Hotel in Belfast on Thursday after talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker Photo: Pacemaker

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