` ` We are moving in a positive direction , '' the special counsel says . The decision to have talks stems in part from North - South meetings . Discussions will continue Tuesday . The last full session of cross - party talks was in 2010 . Glyn Davies will replace Stephen Davies as special envoy .
` ` We are moving in a positive direction , '' the special counsel says . The decision to have talks stems in part from North - South meetings . The last full session of cross - party talks was in 2010 . Glyn Davies will replace Stephen Davies as special envoy .