Statement on Haass Talks: 8 January 2014

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Haass Talks

The Haass Talks involved the five main political parties in Northern Ireland meeting to discuss issues surrounding parades, flags and dealing with the past.

US diplomat Dr Richard Haass chaired the talks which were concluded towards the end of 2013, without agreement. The final draft of proposals were published on the Northern Ireland Executive website.

• Northern Ireland Executive: Proposed agreement: Parades, Select Commemorations and related Protests; Flags and Emblems and Contending with the past (external site)

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