Source · Select Committees · Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Recommendation 1
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Acknowledged
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Groundwork for the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement established through extensive pre-1998 dialogue.
Conclusion
In the years leading up to the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, considerable groundwork had been laid through patient negotiation, compromise, and determination to end the Troubles, a period of conflict which had claimed the lives of more of more than 3,500 people. We commend those who established what would become the pillars of the Agreement and thank them for their contribution to the peace process. The final talks did not exist in isolation, and it is important to recognise that the architecture of peace was achieved through a long and difficult period of dialogue prior to April 1998.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government recognised the importance and achievements of the Agreement, affirming its role as a living document, and stated its commitment to ensuring any future discussions on reforms are led by the people of Northern Ireland with cross-community consent.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 22 February 2024. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗