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DUP are 'in favour of agreement' | DUP are 'in favour of agreement' |
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There is overwhelming support within the DUP for the implementation of the St Andrews Agreement, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has said. | There is overwhelming support within the DUP for the implementation of the St Andrews Agreement, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has said. |
Mr Ahern was speaking to reporters at the Fianna Fail party conference. | Mr Ahern was speaking to reporters at the Fianna Fail party conference. |
"I understand the DUP consultation process is 90 plus for (the St Andrews Agreement)," he said. | "I understand the DUP consultation process is 90 plus for (the St Andrews Agreement)," he said. |
Later, during a speech at a Fianna Fail rally, he said his government's role in the peace process, along with the Irish economy, was its greatest achievement. | Later, during a speech at a Fianna Fail rally, he said his government's role in the peace process, along with the Irish economy, was its greatest achievement. |
In his speech, he said the St Andrews Agreement would realise the potential for permanent peace. | |
He also announced that the final few border roads closed during the Troubles would be reopened. | He also announced that the final few border roads closed during the Troubles would be reopened. |
Earlier, while speaking at the same conference, Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern told delegates that even if there was no return to devolution, the Irish government would pursue a policy of greater economic cooperation with Northern Ireland. | Earlier, while speaking at the same conference, Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern told delegates that even if there was no return to devolution, the Irish government would pursue a policy of greater economic cooperation with Northern Ireland. |
Northern Ireland's parties have until 10 November to give their verdicts on the draft St Andrews Agreement. | |
The British and Irish governments have set a date of 26 March 2007 for a new executive to be up and running. | The British and Irish governments have set a date of 26 March 2007 for a new executive to be up and running. |
The chancellor, Gordon Brown, has promised £50bn to Northern Ireland over the next 10 years if power is devolved at Stormont. | The chancellor, Gordon Brown, has promised £50bn to Northern Ireland over the next 10 years if power is devolved at Stormont. |
The Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended on 14 October 2002 amid allegations of a republican spy ring at Stormont. | The Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended on 14 October 2002 amid allegations of a republican spy ring at Stormont. |
The court case that followed collapsed and one of those charged, Denis Donaldson, later admitted working as a British agent. | The court case that followed collapsed and one of those charged, Denis Donaldson, later admitted working as a British agent. |
Direct rule from London was restored in October 2002 and has been in place since. | Direct rule from London was restored in October 2002 and has been in place since. |