O’Neill stands by criticism of Taoiseach after Martin brands her words partisan

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has stood by her criticism of the resigning Taoiseach after Ireland’s deputy premier branded her comments “very partisan”.

Tanaiste Micheal Martin said Michelle O’Neill’s remarks following Leo Varadkar’s announcement “left a lot to be desired”.

In a press conference in Belfast on Wednesday, vice president Ms O’Neill accused Mr Varadkar’s party of 13 years of “failure”