Potential for reset in relationship between Taoiseach and unionists

Taoiseach Simon Harris pictured with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Stormont Castle (Credit: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye)

Andrew Madden

Over the decades unionists in Northern Ireland have had contrasting relationships and views on the various heads of the Irish Government.

For instance, the late Ian Paisley grew to have a very warm friendship with Bertie Ahern following a long period of coldness on the part of the former DUP leader.