Statement by pm theresa may and taoiseach leo varadkar: 2 june 2019

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Press release STATEMENT BY PM THERESA MAY AND TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR: 2 JUNE 2019 Statement by Prime Minister Theresa May and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of the Republic of Ireland. This was


published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government “In our statement of 26 April, we announced a new phase of political talks in Northern Ireland. “The Secretary of State for


Northern Ireland Karen Bradley and the Tánaiste Simon Coveney have updated us on progress since then. “We welcome the constructive engagement shown by all parties to date. It is clear to us


that the Northern Ireland political parties wish to see the institutions of the Belfast / Good Friday Agreement restored, but operating on a more credible and sustainable basis. While broad


consensus has been reached on some issues, other areas remain to be resolved. “The Secretary of State and Tánaiste believe that there is a genuine but narrow window of opportunity to reach


agreement in the immediate period ahead and that it is essential to continue and intensify talks to this end. “As Prime Minister and Taoiseach, we will continue to monitor this progress


closely. We believe it is imperative that the parties now move without delay to engaging substantively on the shape of a final agreement.” SHARE THIS PAGE The following links open in a new


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