The DUP leader insists the talking with the government continues and progress has been made. He says he's not spooked by ill informed sources who are leaking to the media.

To discuss the latest developments, I'll be joined by senior representatives from most of the main political parties.

The strikes brought Northern Ireland to a halt last week, but what will the union's next moves be? Sarah Clarke has that report.

And our commentators are Suzanne Breen, Sarah Creighton, Anna Mercer and Ben Lowry.