Robinson says SF 'holding back progress'

Updated: 11:50, Monday, 3 November 2008

Peter Robinson has said any new minister in the NI Executive with responsibility for devolved justice and policing powers, should be elected by a cross-community vote, to create confidence in the role.

1 of 1Peter Robinson - SF holding back progress
Peter Robinson - SF holding back progress

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The Executive has not met since June because of disagreements with Sinn Féin about the devolution of such powers.

Speaking on RTE Radio, the First Minister said Sinn Féin was holding back progress in Northern Ireland by its blocking stance.

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