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01/12/2004
SF say NI deal 'possible' despite 'humiliation'
According to Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams a deal that will restore devolution in Northern Ireland is still possible despite current difficulties.
Speaking after a Downing Street meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr Adams said: "Ian Paisley has set out concerns about the issue of IRA arms, Sinn Féin believes that this matter can be dealt with to the satisfaction of all reasonable people in the context of a comprehensive agreement. A deal is still possible. But an accommodation, a partnership of equals, cannot be built on a process of humiliation".
He urged DUP leader Ian Paisley to join what Mr Adams called the "collective challenge of peacemaking".
Earlier this week the Reverend Paisley called on the IRA to wear "sackcloth and ashes".
Yesterday, SF President Gerry Adams expressed frustration at what he said was an attempt to stretch out the timeframe of the current talks process.
The current round of intensive talks held separately by the British and Irish Governments with the DUP and Sinn Féin is attempting to find a way forward and get the peace process and devolved government in the province back on track.
Following allegations of intelligence gathering by the IRA within the Northern Ireland Office, the Assembly, and institutions set up under the Good Friday Agreement, were suspended in October 2002.
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Speaking after a Downing Street meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr Adams said: "Ian Paisley has set out concerns about the issue of IRA arms, Sinn Féin believes that this matter can be dealt with to the satisfaction of all reasonable people in the context of a comprehensive agreement. A deal is still possible. But an accommodation, a partnership of equals, cannot be built on a process of humiliation".
He urged DUP leader Ian Paisley to join what Mr Adams called the "collective challenge of peacemaking".
Earlier this week the Reverend Paisley called on the IRA to wear "sackcloth and ashes".
Yesterday, SF President Gerry Adams expressed frustration at what he said was an attempt to stretch out the timeframe of the current talks process.
The current round of intensive talks held separately by the British and Irish Governments with the DUP and Sinn Féin is attempting to find a way forward and get the peace process and devolved government in the province back on track.
Following allegations of intelligence gathering by the IRA within the Northern Ireland Office, the Assembly, and institutions set up under the Good Friday Agreement, were suspended in October 2002.
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