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This collection was catalogued and the metadata was recorded by Antoine Yenk. The cover photograph is copyright Daphne Trimble, used with permission.

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Speech by Patrick Mayhew to the plenary session of the British and Irish interparliamentary body, 25 September 1996

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

In his speech to the British Irish Interparliamentary Body on 25 September 1996, Sir Patrick Mayhew, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, addressed the significant challenges and progress in the peace process. He expressed deep dismay over the end of the Republican ceasefire and the subsequent Docklands attack, which he described as a severe blow to the hopes for peace. Mayhew emphasized the importance of maintaining a firm stance against violence and the necessity of an unequivocal restoration of the ceasefire for Sinn Féin's participation in political talks. He also discussed the contentious issue of parades, particularly the Drumcree parade, highlighting the operational independence of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and the complexities involved in balancing public order with the rights of different communities. Mayhew underscored the critical role of the ongoing talks, facilitated by figures like Senator George Mitchell, in achieving a lasting peace, and he reiterated the commitment of both the British and Irish governments to a democratic and non-violent resolution. He concluded by stressing the importance of broad-based support for any agreement and the need for continued cooperation and dialogue across various sectors to enhance mutual understanding and progress.

paramilitary activity (republican) mitchell principles paramilitary activity (loyalist) inclusion/exclusion of parties decommissioning parades

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Item Number
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25
1996
Lever Arch File 01
96 1995 - 1996
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McClay Library and Archives, Queen's University Belfast, digitized by the Quill Project at https://quillproject.net/resource_collections/384/.

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