What does the cryptic crossword clue "Refusal to negotiate about Northern Ireland (6)" mean?

The definition is "Refusal". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NI (synonym="Norn Irn") in DEAL (synonym="DEAL") = DENIAL; definition: "Refusal" The answer is DENIAL.

Refusal to negotiate about Northern Ireland (6)

Times Cryptic #28705 | 17 Across | 2023-09-11 flower

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