Parties here disappointed with PM's lack of action on power sharing crisis

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Parties at Stormont say they're disappointed Theresa May didn't take more action on the power sharing crisis at Stormont during her visit to Northern Ireland. 

The Prime Minister briefly brushed over the issue in her Brexit speech yesterday - saying it's for the parties here to establish an executive. 

More than 18 months since the collapse of power sharing - the SDLP's Nicola Mallon has said "When it comes to judging this government by its actions, it has done nothing in terms of trying to restore devolved government to ensure there are locally mandated ministers in place, taking decisions and speaking up for the people of Northern Ireland."

DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds wants the Prime Minister to set a deadline for negotiations between his party and Sinn Fein. 

He says if there's no success after that - Direct rule should be introduced:

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