Ken Reid reports for UTV Live on events from Downing Street, where the Irish taoiseach has been meeting with UK prime minister John Major. Following the IRA's bombing of London's Docklands area earlier in the month, the peace process is now in huge jeopardy. At this crossroads moment, the British and Irish governments decide to press ahead with a new initiative.

They set out plans for an election in Northern Ireland to a forum with a date of 10 June for the beginning of all-party talks. Also set out is the condition that all those who wish to take part in talks must sign up to the six 'Mitchell Principles' set out by Senator George Mitchell, and renounce all violence. Both Major and Bruton face questions at a press conference and talk about the difficulties caused by the recent bombing. 

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