01/03/2011

Kenny Wins North's Backing

The Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness have spoken with Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny this morning to congratulate him on his party's general election success.

The DUP Leader, Mr Robinson said: "I look forward to working with Mr Kenny over the coming period.

"I will be watching closely developments in the Republic as the new government sets about its difficult task of rebuilding a stable economy."

Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness said: "The election result has significantly changed the political landscape and over the coming weeks and months we will look to build and strengthen our relationship with the new government in the South.

"It is clear that there are many areas where we can work together constructively for the betterment of all the people of Ireland."

(BMcC)

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