and they are united in the call for calm. |
has not been reliably established. |
I believe there is the determination and the will to do it and I believe we will have a good day, |
I understand they had informed, constructive discussions and a number of issues were covered and that there is a general feeling they will be meeting again. |
I welcome this important breakthrough and congratulate the Northern Ireland leaders and the Irish Republic on reaching a genuine accommodation of mutual benefit to north and south. |
If these arrangements are going to work, then everyone involved will have to give up violence for good, and decommissioning is an essential part of the package. People can't pick and choose which parts they like or dislike. |
It is a breakthrough. It is a step forward... What is important is that we have something in front of us now that I hope will allow people to get into the detail, because we all know the devil is in the detail. |
It is serious but the security forces have the situation under control, and people are going to work as normal, |
Many of us would like to make progress much quicker, ... But we have to bear in mind there are people around that table who have had relatives and friends killed. You don't forget that overnight. |
Many people could have been killed or seriously injured by this terrorist attack, and it is only through the speedy and efficient action by the security forces that a tragedy has been averted, |
Some of the changes can happen quickly, some will need legislation, and some will take years. |
The decision ... was in the interests of public safety for the whole of Northern Ireland and I support him. Many people will be angry with what has occurred and I ask for restraint. |
the exact impact on the peace process is not easy to ascertain. |
The integrity of the talks process and the commitment to the exclusively peaceful means are paramount and all parties must be treated fairly and equally, |
The last thing the people of Northern Ireland need now is an outbreak of recriminations, |