The first ministers of Scotland and Wales are coming over on Monday and the hope is the ''Celtic Fringe'' will be able to flex its muscle.

David Cameron says the devolved administrations can defer the proposed cuts but will eventually be hit like everywhere else.

Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness seem interested in putting back the pain.

The trouble is, such a decision would lead to a ''double whammy'' next year.

But the First Minister points out implementing the cuts right now will see projects ditched and job losses immediately.

There is no easy answer but there is a strong feeling Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland working together could have significant influence.

Mr Cameron is quite clear the Stormont institutions will continue to be supported so at least that's a start.

As for the Saville Report on Bloody Sunday, it is clear the British Government wants it published as quickly as possible.

A case of getting some unfinished business done.

Martin McGuinness hopes it will be available within the next fortnight and there is an assurance it will be sometime in June.

Elsewhere, it was noticeable cameras and reporters were excluded when David Cameron met Sir Reg Empey and the Ulster Unionists.

So is the project over after the election reversal?

Maybe.

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