The North's First Minister says he believes a deal can still be reached on flags and parades.

But, Peter Robinson says it's up to the parties themselves, and not foreign diplomats, to make sure an agreement is reached.

Talks chaired by former US diplomat Richard Haass failed to reach an overall deal.

The leaders of the five main parties in the North will meet again next Monday.

Sinn Fein's National Executive will meet today to discuss a recommendation from the party's negotiating team at the talks.

Peter Robinson's DUP was one of the parties to reject the Haass plans - but he says a deal, is not out of the question: