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12/04/2017
Talks To Form New Power-Sharing Executive Suspended
Talks aimed at forming a new power-sharing Executive have been suspended until after the Easter break.
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire made the announcement as no agreement has been reached.
He said: "All the parties have been actively engaged and some further progress has been made, including on the formation of an Executive and on legacy. There is, however, still a lack of agreement between the parties on a small but significant number of issues. The restoration of devolved government remains achievable, but more time and a more focused engagement on the critical issues are required.
"The parties will have a final opportunity after Easter to reach agreement, building on the discussions which have taken place over the past six weeks.
"I said that I would use the period up to Easter to determine what legislation should be introduced into Parliament after Easter to address immediate requirements. I have already indicated that I will introduce legislation to set this year's regional rate to address the urgent need for rates bills to be issued by Councils. In addition, I believe it is also right to introduce provisions that would enable an Executive to be formed in early May should agreement be reached."
(CD)
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire made the announcement as no agreement has been reached.
He said: "All the parties have been actively engaged and some further progress has been made, including on the formation of an Executive and on legacy. There is, however, still a lack of agreement between the parties on a small but significant number of issues. The restoration of devolved government remains achievable, but more time and a more focused engagement on the critical issues are required.
"The parties will have a final opportunity after Easter to reach agreement, building on the discussions which have taken place over the past six weeks.
"I said that I would use the period up to Easter to determine what legislation should be introduced into Parliament after Easter to address immediate requirements. I have already indicated that I will introduce legislation to set this year's regional rate to address the urgent need for rates bills to be issued by Councils. In addition, I believe it is also right to introduce provisions that would enable an Executive to be formed in early May should agreement be reached."
(CD)
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