Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he had a ‘glass half full’ approach to AI, but said it will change the nature of work.

Representatives of the British and Irish Governments will meet in Co Down on Friday to discuss latest political developments across the islands.

Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are due to hold informal discussions on the formation of a government here while they are in Scotland

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said the British-Irish Council ‘should be part of the calendar’ for the next British prime minister.