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11/04/2017
'Another Election Would Solve Nothing' – Farry
The Alliance Party has said "another election would solve nothing".
Deputy leader Stephen Farry made the statement after Sinn Féin said another poll should be called if the talks do not result in a deal by Friday, 14 April.
A decision will be made this weekend on the future of negotiations, according to NI Secretary James Brokenshire.
If no agreement is reached to form a new power-sharing Executive, direct rule may be imposed.
Dr Farry said: "Parties have already gone to the electorate twice in the past year and the most recently just over a month ago. People have had their say and almost 65 per cent of the available voters said they wanted to see devolution up and running again.
"Another election would solve nothing, except returning MLAs to talks about the same topics. Alliance doesn't fear another poll but we also realise there is no alternative to devolution which would resolve the issues on the table. Parties need to spend time discussing those issues and looking to restore power-sharing.
"That is the job MLAs have been entrusted with by the public, who voted for them in good faith. Parties need to realise that and get solving the issues that matter for the people of Northern Ireland."
(CD/JP)
Deputy leader Stephen Farry made the statement after Sinn Féin said another poll should be called if the talks do not result in a deal by Friday, 14 April.
A decision will be made this weekend on the future of negotiations, according to NI Secretary James Brokenshire.
If no agreement is reached to form a new power-sharing Executive, direct rule may be imposed.
Dr Farry said: "Parties have already gone to the electorate twice in the past year and the most recently just over a month ago. People have had their say and almost 65 per cent of the available voters said they wanted to see devolution up and running again.
"Another election would solve nothing, except returning MLAs to talks about the same topics. Alliance doesn't fear another poll but we also realise there is no alternative to devolution which would resolve the issues on the table. Parties need to spend time discussing those issues and looking to restore power-sharing.
"That is the job MLAs have been entrusted with by the public, who voted for them in good faith. Parties need to realise that and get solving the issues that matter for the people of Northern Ireland."
(CD/JP)
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