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06/07/2009
First Ministers In Dublin Economic Talks
Economic recovery topped the agenda at a North-South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin today.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness met with Taoiseach Brian Cowen in the Irish capital to discuss the continued economic slump, and possible areas where both governments could work together to stimulate recovery.
Talks centered on a National Asset Management Agency - already in operation in the Republic - which could provide a framework for the disposal of assets in Northern Ireland.
Mr Robinson said it is crucial the means of disposal did not adversely impact house prices in the province.
Several cross-border projects were also evaluated, including roads and telecommunications policies.
The Irish State agreed to the promised funding on the €9m A5 (Aughnacloy to the Northwest) and A8 (Belfast to Larne) road works.
Delegates also talked on the impending devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly.
Tackling swine flu, ensuring proper preparations were also on the agenda.
Messrs Robinson and McGuinness were joined by eight other Stormont ministers, while Mr Cowen's delegation included 10 members of his cabinet.
Before the meeting, the Taoiseach said: "There is no doubt, on a small island of six million people, there are great benefits to be gained from working together and improving value for money in a wide range of areas, from joint infrastructure projects to providing better public services."
Talks were held at Farmleigh House (pictured) in Dublin's Phoenix Park.
The full ministerial council last met in Londonderry in January, however, a dozen or so discussions have taken place since.
(PR/BMcC)
Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness met with Taoiseach Brian Cowen in the Irish capital to discuss the continued economic slump, and possible areas where both governments could work together to stimulate recovery.
Talks centered on a National Asset Management Agency - already in operation in the Republic - which could provide a framework for the disposal of assets in Northern Ireland.
Mr Robinson said it is crucial the means of disposal did not adversely impact house prices in the province.
Several cross-border projects were also evaluated, including roads and telecommunications policies.
The Irish State agreed to the promised funding on the €9m A5 (Aughnacloy to the Northwest) and A8 (Belfast to Larne) road works.
Delegates also talked on the impending devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly.
Tackling swine flu, ensuring proper preparations were also on the agenda.
Messrs Robinson and McGuinness were joined by eight other Stormont ministers, while Mr Cowen's delegation included 10 members of his cabinet.
Before the meeting, the Taoiseach said: "There is no doubt, on a small island of six million people, there are great benefits to be gained from working together and improving value for money in a wide range of areas, from joint infrastructure projects to providing better public services."
Talks were held at Farmleigh House (pictured) in Dublin's Phoenix Park.
The full ministerial council last met in Londonderry in January, however, a dozen or so discussions have taken place since.
(PR/BMcC)
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