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01/04/2003
Loyalist delegation push for more funding
A 12-strong delegation from the Loyalist Commission has met NIO minister Des Browne.
The delegation met the Minister to discuss more funding for working-class loyalist areas.
Other discussed at Monday night's meeting included proposals for restoring devolution to Northern Ireland, however Mr Browne refused to reveal any details of the blueprint.
An NIO official described the encounter as "positive" and said that more talks were planned.
(MB)
The delegation met the Minister to discuss more funding for working-class loyalist areas.
Other discussed at Monday night's meeting included proposals for restoring devolution to Northern Ireland, however Mr Browne refused to reveal any details of the blueprint.
An NIO official described the encounter as "positive" and said that more talks were planned.
(MB)
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