The Stormont stalemate topped the agenda at a meeting of UK and Irish ministers in London
The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) was set up by the Good Friday Agreement and meets twice a year
It is one of the few such bodies unaffected by the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) boycott of Stormont
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and his number two Steve Baker attended
The Republic of Ireland was represented by Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Micheál Martin and Justice Minister Helen McEntee
Afterwards, Mr Heaton-Harris said there was "complete agreement" for the need for the restoration of power sharing at Stormont
Jake Liggett, Flavia Gouveia and Fiona Murray
UK and Irish ministers are meeting for the British- Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC).
The conference was set up as part of the Good Friday Agreement and meets twice a year.
It is one of the few such bodies unaffected by the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) boycott of Stormont.
Today's meeting looks set to be dominated by the Stormont stalemate as talks continue between the UK government and the DUP.
Welcome to our coverage of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference.
It is taking place in London, and involves British and Irish ministers.