75 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew; if, in the light of the meeting, he will give his assessment of the prospects for resumed talks between the political parties in Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, the Government intends to take to facilitate the reopening of dialogue; if his attention has been drawn to the reported comments by a person (details supplied) that there could be no hope of political progress unless the Government was prepared to sponsor legislation for a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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75 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew; if, in the light of the meeting, he will give his assessment of the prospects for resumed talks between the political parties in Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, the Government intends to take to facilitate the reopening of dialogue; if his attention has been drawn to the reported comments by a person (details supplied) that there could be no hope of political progress unless the Government was prepared to sponsor legislation for a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 10 February 1993

   Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Northern Ireland Talks.

   75 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew; if, in the light of the meeting, he will give his assessment of the prospects for resumed talks between the political parties in Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, the Government intends to take to facilitate the reopening of dialogue; if his attention has been drawn to the reported comments by a person (details supplied) that there could be no hope of political progress unless the Government was prepared to sponsor legislation for a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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