Menu
07/04/2003
Peace process on agenda as Bush arrives
US President George Bush is expected to arrive in Northern Ireland later this evening to take part in talks on the future of the Iraq conflict and the local peace process.
While the summit will mainly focus on developments in the Middle East, both leaders will devote some of their time to developments in the current political process here.
They will be joined by Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down for some of the discussions to take place tomorrow. It is understood that President Bush is to be accompanied by the US Secretary of State Colin Powell, and Richard Haass, the special American envoy on Northern Ireland.
The meeting precedes an announcement later in the week from Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Paul Murphy, on the recently held talks on the future of the Northern Ireland peace process. Mr Murphy has already gone as far as suggesting that the US President's visit could help persuade the IRA to disarm.
Local pro-agreement parties are also expected to join President Bush to discuss recent developments in the process, while anti-agreement party the DUP have been offered a meeting with Richard Haass.
(MB)
While the summit will mainly focus on developments in the Middle East, both leaders will devote some of their time to developments in the current political process here.
They will be joined by Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down for some of the discussions to take place tomorrow. It is understood that President Bush is to be accompanied by the US Secretary of State Colin Powell, and Richard Haass, the special American envoy on Northern Ireland.
The meeting precedes an announcement later in the week from Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Paul Murphy, on the recently held talks on the future of the Northern Ireland peace process. Mr Murphy has already gone as far as suggesting that the US President's visit could help persuade the IRA to disarm.
Local pro-agreement parties are also expected to join President Bush to discuss recent developments in the process, while anti-agreement party the DUP have been offered a meeting with Richard Haass.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 December 2001
President Bush praises peace process
United States President George Bush has praised the peace process, hailing it and the people of Northern Ireland as a "beacon of hope" for divided societies across the world. US Ambassador to the UK, William Farish, delivered the message at a gala celebration of Christmas peace at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.
President Bush praises peace process
United States President George Bush has praised the peace process, hailing it and the people of Northern Ireland as a "beacon of hope" for divided societies across the world. US Ambassador to the UK, William Farish, delivered the message at a gala celebration of Christmas peace at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.
18 July 2001
BUSH CALLS FOR DECOMMISSIONING
US President George W Bush has called on the IRA and loyalist paramilitary groups to decommission their weapons in his most demonstrative statement regarding the Northern Ireland peace process to date. Mr Bush’s first public comments are widely regarded to increase pressure on the IRA and loyalists to break the deadlock in the political process.
BUSH CALLS FOR DECOMMISSIONING
US President George W Bush has called on the IRA and loyalist paramilitary groups to decommission their weapons in his most demonstrative statement regarding the Northern Ireland peace process to date. Mr Bush’s first public comments are widely regarded to increase pressure on the IRA and loyalists to break the deadlock in the political process.
11 December 2023
PSNI Welcomes Publication Of Review Report
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has welcomed the publication of the Independent End to End Process Review Report.
PSNI Welcomes Publication Of Review Report
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has welcomed the publication of the Independent End to End Process Review Report.
12 March 2004
Urgency creeps into Northern Ireland peace process
A renewed sense of urgency evident on Thursday night as Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Prime Minister Tony Blair met in Dublin to discuss the Northern Ireland peace process. The two premiers pledged to take personal charge of a bid to break the deadlock following the return of the politicians from St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington next week.
Urgency creeps into Northern Ireland peace process
A renewed sense of urgency evident on Thursday night as Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Prime Minister Tony Blair met in Dublin to discuss the Northern Ireland peace process. The two premiers pledged to take personal charge of a bid to break the deadlock following the return of the politicians from St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington next week.
18 February 2002
Blair and Ahern discuss Northern Ireland peace process
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair has held talks with Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in London to discuss political progress in Northern Ireland. The lunchtime discussion at Downing Street on Monday February 18 focussed on issues such as demilitarisation, decommissioning and the recent work of the Policing Board.
Blair and Ahern discuss Northern Ireland peace process
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair has held talks with Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in London to discuss political progress in Northern Ireland. The lunchtime discussion at Downing Street on Monday February 18 focussed on issues such as demilitarisation, decommissioning and the recent work of the Policing Board.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
