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03/06/2015
Call For NI Parties To Resolve Stormont Crisis
Political parties in Northern Ireland are being urged to find a resolution over the Stormont Agreement.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, underlined the Irish Government's commitment to the implementation of the Stormont House Agreement.
Mr Flanagan said: "The seriousness of recent developments and of the consequences that decisions in the period ahead may have was acknowledged by all participants.
"The Government wishes to see a resolution to the current political impasse as we have a clear interest in the integrity of the Agreement as a whole and in the implementation of the Agreement in its entirety, not least in relation to the Agreement's provisions on dealing with the legacy of the past.
"I believe that with political will, a way through the current challenges can be found. A solution will require exceptional resolve and leadership from all participants."
(CD/JP)
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, underlined the Irish Government's commitment to the implementation of the Stormont House Agreement.
Mr Flanagan said: "The seriousness of recent developments and of the consequences that decisions in the period ahead may have was acknowledged by all participants.
"The Government wishes to see a resolution to the current political impasse as we have a clear interest in the integrity of the Agreement as a whole and in the implementation of the Agreement in its entirety, not least in relation to the Agreement's provisions on dealing with the legacy of the past.
"I believe that with political will, a way through the current challenges can be found. A solution will require exceptional resolve and leadership from all participants."
(CD/JP)
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