The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's cross-community party

 David Ford

Grave concerns over Government talks paper

12.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Tue 21st Sep 2004

Speaking after a series of meetings with the British and Irish governments and political parties at the political talks to restore devolution in Northern Ireland, Alliance Party Leader, David Ford MLA, stated:

"We have grave concerns that today's paper from the two governments has the potential to set back much of the progress that was made at Leeds Castle.

"Alliance has been, and continues to be, involved in intensive discussions to seek acceptable compromises and regain some of the ground that has been lost.

"We will continue to make genuine efforts to move things forward through the talks we are having, although I believe the task has been made more difficult by this paper."

Bookmark this story at: del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg FacebookFacebook redditreddit StumbleUponStumbleUpon
Print this news story.
Previous news story: 'Get on with it', Duncan tells politicians after elderly woman targeted (Mon 20th Sep 2004).
Next news story: Finding a way to accountable government: Long (Wed 22nd Sep 2004).

Printed and hosted by Prater Raines Ltd, 82b Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BX.
Published and promoted by The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, 88 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HE.
The views expressed are those of the party, not of the service provider.