Martin McGuinness has rejected a claim from the Taoiseach that Gerry Adams attempted to block a deal during last week's Northern talks.

Enda Kenny says he was on the verge of striking a deal to approve a Budget in the North last week - but Gerry Adams blocked it.

Martin McGuinness says the statement by the Taoiseach is a threadbare attempt to excuse his failure and ineptitude in this process.

The Taoiseach told the Dail that Sinn Féin's record in the North is a warning that it can't be allowed to govern in the South.

Enda Kenny said he was about to reach a breakthrough with Martin McGuinness last week - only for Gerry Adams to step in and block it: