However, take a look at Sinn Fein's other ministers and advisers, such as the convicted IRA members Martina Anderson and Paul Kavanagh, and Culture Minister Caral ni Chuilin who is herself a former prisoner, and you can see why republicans aren't in any mood to budge.
We have been on the phone to NI Water constantly with no avail as it is either engaged or you are left waiting for the next available advisor, after 20 mins you have to wonder is there anyone there and give up.