The Secretary of State had faced criticism when footage emerged of the exchange at Parliament Buildings
The Northern Ireland secretary has apologised for using a swear word when a Belfast councillor challenged him over Stormont budget cuts.
Read more:Housing and domestic abuse among dozens of policy papers stalled due to Stormont's collapse He said: "I do like to think I treat everyone with the respect that they deserve, and I do understand the point about being professional in all situations. Mr Heaton-Harris set a budget in the absence of local ministers, with Stormont officials faced with making substantial cuts.
"Whilst parliament might be going into recess, this work will not be," he told reporters when asked about talks with the parties.Earlier, Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill said the ongoing stalemate was "totally unsustainable".
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