Adams stresses importance of Leeds Castle peace talks

Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has warned that the Leeds Castle talks later this month could be the final opportunity to make a breakthrough in the peace process.

Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has warned that the Leeds Castle talks later this month could be the final opportunity to make a breakthrough in the peace process.

Speaking ahead of talks with the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, in Dublin today, Mr Adams said that the peace process could be destroyed if all sides failed to agree a mechanism for the restoration of the North’s political institutions.

“The overall strategy for a process of change is destroyed if there’s continued stagnation,” he said. “If there’s no progress, then I think it’s just dreadful for the overall process.”

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Buncrana Pier accident Man in 80s dies after car enters water at Buncrana pier
Dublin portal 'reawakened' with new security measures in place Dublin portal 'reawakened' with new security measures in place
Arrested 'Vast majority' of large quantity drug possession sentences avoid 10-year minimum jail term
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited