Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What I discussed with the Prime Minister was the fact that an election was inevitable and was going to take place. My hope was that a working Assembly would be put together as soon as possible afterward. I did not discuss the question of a stalemate with her. However, Deputy Howlin will recall that the Secretary of State, Mr. Brokenshire, said on a number of occasions that they were not talking about a scenario of direct rule from Britain-----

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