Newton Emerson: While the talks timetable is absurd, there is a seriousness about restoring devolution There is a fresh sense of seriousness about restoring devolution Newton Emerson 30 November, 2019 01:00 Stormont talks will start on December 16, four days after the general election, secretary of state Julian Smith has announced. That leaves exactly four weeks until January 13, the statutory deadlin[...] It's time to subscribe and see everything To read the full story Subscribelog in WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION £3.75 PER WEEK SUBSCRIBE MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION NEW £15 per MONTH SUBSCRIBE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION £150 per YEAR SUBSCRIBE Enjoy reading the Irish News? Subscribe now to get full access Subscribe Topics Newton Emerson column Irish Language election Categories Columnists 30 November, 2019 01:00 Columnists