Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2013
59. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention was drawn to the recent Belfast: A City of Equals in an Island of Equals cross community conference; and if he supports the objectives of the conference. [30777/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI read with interest a report on the proceedings of the Belfast conference. It is the fixed policy of this government to support the Northern Ireland Executive and all the political parties in Northern Ireland as they address the challenge of securing a shared, peaceful and prosperous future for all the people of Northern Ireland.
I welcome the call at the conference that a future for Northern Ireland should be built on the principles of equality, mutual respect and parity of esteem and I also welcome the call for an inclusive public discourse on reconciliation.
I look forward to the implementation of the measures announced by the First and Deputy First Minister last month in their Together: Building a United Community document, including the establishment of an All Party Group with an independent chair to consider and make recommendations on matters including, parades, flags and dealing with the past.
