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21/09/2015
Parties Urged To 'Not Let Opportunity Slip Away'
Northern Ireland's five main political parties have been urged to engage in new talks, aimed at breaking the deadlock.
Speaking ahead of talks, due to start today, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers, said: "These talks are crucial for Northern Ireland. We must deal with continued activity by paramilitary organisations and bring about the full implementation of the Stormont House Agreement.
"I recognise the scale of the task ahead. We are dealing with very difficult issues.
"But Northern Ireland's political leaders have achieved great things over the past twenty years working together. That same spirit needs to be brought into these talks.
"We must not let this opportunity to build a brighter, more secure future for Northern Ireland slip away."
(MH/JP)
Speaking ahead of talks, due to start today, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers, said: "These talks are crucial for Northern Ireland. We must deal with continued activity by paramilitary organisations and bring about the full implementation of the Stormont House Agreement.
"I recognise the scale of the task ahead. We are dealing with very difficult issues.
"But Northern Ireland's political leaders have achieved great things over the past twenty years working together. That same spirit needs to be brought into these talks.
"We must not let this opportunity to build a brighter, more secure future for Northern Ireland slip away."
(MH/JP)
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