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August 08, 2005 facilitating committee discussions In a lengthy article on the state of the There has been much exaggerated comment on this point. What we have in mind is sensible but modest. It would not involve speaking rights or privileges in the Dáil, but rather facilitate committee discussions with Northern MPs on matters relating to Northern Ireland and the Good Friday agreement. He goes on to say, on this particular issue - It would also be consistent with Seanad reform that has been discussed for many years. Most importantly, nothing that I would propose will cut across the architecture of the agreement. It can moreover complement the North-South parliamentary forum under the agreement, which we hope to see established soon. I'd suggest those proposals will be carefully scrutinised by several parties. On May 21st, 2003, Ahern told the Dail in response to a question from SF TD, Caoimhghin O Caolain: "I agree with the principle of representation for Northern parties in this House and in committees to debate the Good Friday Agreement and other issues…" Seems like the UUP whistle-blowing on this proposal has had an impact. Posted by: Crow at August 8, 2005 05:54 PM "The British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body is.... thriving" Isn't that the one unionists refuse to attend? Could Bertie be commenting on any refusals to attend the Assembly when the time comes? Nah! Sure don't we all know he's just a teddybear? Posted by: lib2016 at August 8, 2005 06:24 PM "Seems like the UUP whistle-blowing on this proposal has had an impact." This story didn't get any coverage until Gerry Adams piped up last week. After that both Fine Gael and Labour said they had reservations and Ahern was forced into clarifying the position. What Ahern is suggesting is very different from the UUP scaremongering. Perhaps there is now something concrete to talk about we could here something from the Empey vessels? Posted by: Keith M at August 9, 2005 07:26 PM |
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