Chris Heaton-Harris said: 'There are a number of things I could do, including taking action on MLA pay, which I know many people feel is deeply unfair while the Assembly is unable to function fully.'
The Northern Ireland Secretary is to hold talks with the Stormont parties following the collapse of the Assembly.
Ms O'Neill blamed the DUP for refusing to work with the other parties, and said they do not want to re-enter the executive with the first non-unionist First Minister. He denied Ms O'Neill's claim and said that for his party, it is about the union, rather than who will be the next First Minister and deputy First Minister.
He described these meetings as being planned to "discuss next steps", including how he will ensure public services continue to run, protect the public finances and consider options on MLA pay. "There are a number of things I could do, including taking action on MLA pay, which I know many people feel is deeply unfair while the Assembly is unable to function fully.
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