But McCluskey said there remained a lot of issues to discuss, including that of pensions.

They were several steps into it, but there remained a lot more work before they arrived at the finished product.

Michael Marum said the 2017 Premiers are improving slowly but said there remained a lot of room for improvement, especially on defence.

By the end of the week the guns were pulled in, although there still remained a lot to do on the position.