Comprehensive measures must be put in place to ensure the safety of tower blocks in Northern Ireland, according to Sinn Fein.

Spokesperson on housing Carál Ní Chuilín made the call following the publication of a review into building regulations established after the Grenfell fire tragedy.

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She said: "The full extent of the review and any implications for tower blocks here needs to be studied but there will be disappointment that it stopped short of recommending a complete ban on combustible cladding.

"Nevertheless we have been engaging closely with the Housing authorities ever since the Grenfell tragedy to ensure that comprehensive measures are in place to ensure the maximum level of fire safety and the protection of residents."

(CD/MH)