The Regional Independent Group has the "air of a political party about them" and are likely to be stable partners for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, according to a political commentator

So where did the traditions start? 

Mr Adams also said that while he does not believe a united Ireland is inevitable, he regards the historic peace deal as a stepping stone towards it.

The former PM said he was ‘baffled’ how the post-Brexit treaty was agreed in its current form.