Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
222. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the details of discussions, if any, he has had to date with the British Government in relation to a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5525/13]
View answerA Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland which would reflect the principles of mutual respect for the identity and ethos of both communities and parity of esteem, as well as the ECHR, is an important provision of the Good Friday Agreement. As recent events have shown, these rights remain as important to a peaceful future as they did when the Agreement was approved by the people of Ireland, North and South, almost 15 years ago in 1998. The Government remains committed to ensuring the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement including the Bill of Rights. In this context, it remains a subject of discussion, both with the British Government and with the political parties in Northern Ireland
