The North's First Minister says concerns over paramilitary activities needs to be resolved as part of the current talks aimed at averting a collapse of the Northern Irish Assembly.
The Ulster Unionist Party walked out of crisis talks this evening - less than two hours after they'd begun.
The group wants the IRA to be the first topic on the agenda - after it was linked to the murder of Kevin McGuigan.
Speaking on his way out of Stormont this evening the head of the DUP, Peter Robinson the seriousness of the problem mustn't be forgotten.
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Mike Nesbitt says his party will only engage in the talks if the existence of the IRA is the first point of order.
He's already led the party out of the power sharing executive amid claims provisional IRA members were involved in Kevin McGuigans murder last month.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan is co-chairing the negotiations with the Northern Ireland Secretary.
Mr Nesbitt is adament the IRA must be the first item discussed.
Parliamentary business at Stormont has been put on hold until a resolution is agreed.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan is joining the Northern Ireland Secretary, Theresa Villiers, at the negotiations in Belfast.
Speaking on his way in this evening Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams says the refugee crisis has put some perspective on today's talks:
Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson announced yesterday the power-sharing government will not meet again until the crisis over the murder of Mr McGuigan is resolved.
"As a first step there will be no further meetings of the Northern Ireland Executive unless we deem that there are exceptional circumstances", he said.
"In addition, there will be no North/South ministerial meetings in any of its formats (between ministers in Belfast and Dublin). Our ministers shall be focused on the talks process".
A row over welfare reform has added to the problems facing politicians.
Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers is meeting the Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan and representatives from the North's five main parties to discuss the situation.
She made this statement in the House of Commons.
