A proposition from the British and Irish Governments, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

A proposition from the British and Irish Governments, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

Alliance paper on decommissioning, October 1996 - (link)

Alternative wording for paragraph 4 of 'Points on Agreement' on confidentiality proposed by the British Government, September 1996 - (link)

**This document from 24 September 1996 considers alternative wordings for sentences about the rule of confidentiality, allowing participants to make public policy statements only about their own position in the Points of Agreement document.**

Alternative wording on the work of the committee on decommissioning proposed by the British Government, 24 September 1996 - (link)

**This document from 24 September 1996 considers alternative wordings for sentences allowing other members of the International Body to attend the committee of decommissioning, as well as the Governments’ provision of technical expertise to the committee.**

Amendment to paragraph 29 of the rules of procedure text from 24 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the text of an amendment proposed by the British and Irish Governments to the rules of procedure compromise text from 24 July 1996. An annotation on the document indicates that this paragraph was intended to replace the existing...

Amendments proposed by the DUP to the compromise text on the rules of procedure, 24 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a list of amendments proposed by the DUP for the compromise text on the rules of procedure dated 24 July 1996.

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This document contains a blank page.

Blank page - (link)

Blank page - (link)

Briefing for the Irish Government's meeting with the SDLP on 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains points that were made for Irish officials and Government members' reference, with regards to their meeting with the SDLP on 15 July 1996.

Briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding various points raised in an article by Maurice Hayes, 28 August 1996 - (link)

Briefing from the Joint Secretary to Peter Bell regarding Dick Spring's meeting with the SDLP, 14 March 1996 - (link)

Briefing note on the Irish Government's review of their relationship with Sinn Féin - (link)

Briefing on Northern Ireland for the Irish Government, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document from 15 July 1996 contains points for the Irish Government's reference with regards to their meetings with the SDLP and Sinn Féin, the Belfast talks, a visit by residents of Garvaghy Road and Lower Ormeau Road residents, the possibility...

British Government 'Points to Make' enclosing a joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on handling of decommissioning and a time-limited agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 13 September 1996 - (link)

British Government draft paper in response to UUP questions on decommissioning, September 1996 - (link)

**This draft paper by the British Government draft paper responds to UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] concerns about the implementation of decommissioning, drawing a distinction between voluntary decommissioning and forced seizure of weapons and...

British draft of the proposed agenda for resumed opening plenary, 20 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the agenda for the resumed opening plenary which was proposed by the British Government on 20 June 1996.

British draft resolution on political efficacy of the comprehensive agreement, 18 July 1996, 11.00 - (link)

This document contains the draft text of a resolution on the political efficacy of the comprehensive agreement that was proposed by the British Government on 18 July 1996 at 11.00. It states that before finalising anything, the talks participants...

Chairmen's compromise text on the rules of procedure, 24 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the compromise text drafted by the Chairmen on the rules of procedure as it stood on 24 July 1996.

Chairmen's draft resolution on political efficacy of the comprehensive agreement, 18 July 1996, 10.00 - (link)

This document contains the draft text of a resolution on the political efficacy of the comprehensive agreement that was proposed by the Chairmen on 18 July 1996 at 10.00. It states that the participants would ensure that any agreement that emerged out...

Collection of Sinn Féin press releases between 6 September and 9 September 1996 - (link)

Comment by Ken Newell during an interview on Radio Ulster, 23 June 1996 - (link)

Comments by Hugh Annesley on the peace process, 20 June 1996 - (link)

Comparative chart of proposed amendments to the draft rules of procedure and text from the ground rules document - (link)

This document contains a side-by-side comparison of the proposed amendments to the draft rules of procedure and the text from the ground rules paper.

Compilation of Gerry Adams's statements in response to John Bruton's questions of 18 June 1996 - (link)

Compilation of publications and remarks by Sinn Féin representatives on the PIRA campaign - (link)

Compilation of remarks made by John Bruton and Dick Spring regarding the entry of Sinn Féin in the talks, 18 November 1996 - (link)

Compilation of remarks on 'armed struggle' by Sinn Féin - (link)

Composite draft rules of procedure, 3 July 1996 - (link)

This note contains the composite draft rules of procedure as they stood on 3 July 1996. Annotated text on the first page of the document indicates that this document was referenced in the Irish Government summary report of 2 July 1996.

Composite draft rules of procedure, 3 July 1996 - (link)

This note contains the composite draft rules of procedure as they stood on 2 July 1996. Annotated text on the first page of the document indicates that this document was circulated among parties on 3 July 1996.

Compromise proposal on the subcommittee on decommissioning, 26 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a draft paper that provides an overview of the previously tabled proposals regarding arrangements and modalities for decommissioning, and also describes a possible compromise for an approach that would see the sub-committee on...

Conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on representations made by Alliance against the DUP against the PUP and UDP, enclosing DUP's notice of indictment and the PUP/UDP response, [23] September 1996 - (link)

Conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on representations made by Alliance against the UUP, DUP, PUP and the UDP, 23 September 1996 - (link)

**This ruling by the British and Irish Governments addresses the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland’s accusations that the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party], DUP [Democratic Unionist Party], PUP [Progressive Unionist Party] and the UDP [Ulster Democratic...

Cover - (link)

Cover fax from Albert Jordan to Eugene Downes enclosing an extract from Parliamentary questions and answers, 4 November 1996 - (link)

Cover letter from Michael Mayne enclosing his sermon from 10 March 1996 - (link)

Cover note from Seán Ó hUiginn to Paddy Teahon on 14 November 1996, enclosing two notes regarding the British paper on decommissioning from 13 November 1996 - (link)

Cover of file - (link)

Cover sheet from Simon Hare to Paddy Teahon enclosing the SDLP press release from 23 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a cover sheet from Simon Hare to Paddy Teahon which encloses the press release which was issued by the SDLP on 23 July 1996.

DUP notice of indictment with reference to the PUP and UDP's alleged breaches of the Mitchell Principles, September 1996 - (link)

DUP press release on Alliance's representation regarding DUP and UUP's alleged breach of the Mitchell Principles, 18 September 1996 - (link)

**On 18 September 1996, DUP [Democratic Unionist Party] deputy leader Peter D. Robinson issued a press release responding to the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland’s representation regarding the alleged breach of the Mitchell Principles by the DUP and...

DUP press release on Patrick Mayhew's failure to condemn a death threat against him, 18 September 1996 - (link)

**On 18 September 1996, DUP [Democratic Unionist Party] deputy leader Peter D. Robinson issued a press release condemning Patrick Mayhew and the Governments for their failure to denounce a CLMC [Combined Loyalist Military Command] death threat against...

DUP press release on their position on decommissioning, 18 September 1996 - (link)

**On 18 September 1996, DUP [Democratic Unionist Party] leader Dr. Ian Paisley issued a press release outlining the party’s position on decommissioning. He stated that the DUP would not engage in substantive talks until illegal arms were surrendered....

Daily report of meetings held on 9 September 1996 - (link)

Daily report of meetings held on 9 September 1996 - (link)

Daily report of meetings held on 10 September 1996 - (link)

Daily report of meetings held on 11 September 1996 - (link)

Daily report of meetings held on 16 September 1996 - (link)

Daily report of meetings held on 17 September 1996 - (link)

Daily report of meetings held on 18 September 1996 - (link)

**The daily report of meetings held on 18 September 1996 details a plenary session addressing the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland complaints against the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] and DUP [Democratic Unionist Party], as well as a trilateral...

Daily report of meetings held on 23 September 1996 - (link)

**This report of meetings held on 23 September 1996 by David Donoghue, the Anglo-Irish Secretary notes that a trilateral meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] did not dispel their doubts over the UUP’s...

Daily report of meetings held on 24 September 1996 - (link)

**This document by David Donoghue, the Anglo-Irish Joint Secretary, records the details of meetings held on 24 September 1996. The Governments decided to release their judgment on the Alliance complaint during a Plenary session and met to produce a...

Daily report of meetings held on 25 September 1996 - (link)

**This document by David Donoghue, the Anglo-Irish Joint Secretary, records the details of meetings held on 25 September 1996. Donoghue lists the meetings held by the Government delegation headed by Hugh Coveney, Minister of State at the Department of...

Daily report of meetings held on 30 September 1996 - (link)

**This report by David Donoghue, the Anglo-Irish Joint Secretary, records the multi-party meetings on 30 September 1996. The report expresses disappointment over the UUP’s [Ulster Unionist Party] retreat beyond the Washington Three preconditions laid...

Document retained under section 8(4) of the National Archives Act 1986 - (link)

Document retained: Section 8(4) of the National Archives Act 1986 - (link)

Document retained: Section 8(4) of the National Archives Act 1986 - (link)

Document retained: Section 8(4) of the National Archives Act 1986 - (link)

Document retained: Section 8(4) of the National Archives Act, 1986 - (link)

Draft Irish Government statement on the security situation and on contact with Sinn Féin, 18 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the draft text of a statement issued by the Irish Government on 18 June 1996. It notes that the Government had reviewed the security situation in the aftermath of the killing of Jerry McCabe and the Manchester bombing. It also...

Draft agenda for mechanisms to enable further progress on decommissioning, 5 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a draft agenda which lists mechanisms to enable further progress on decommissioning. Points on the agenda include the consideration of the necessary conditions for decommissioning, enabling legislation, confidence building...

Draft annotated briefing note on the Irish Government's review of their relationship with Sinn Féin - (link)

Draft annotated statement by the Irish Government regarding their contact with Sinn Féin - (link)

Draft annotated statement by the Irish Government regarding their contact with Sinn Féin - (link)

Draft annotated statement by the Irish Government regarding their contact with Sinn Féin - (link)

Draft comprehensive agenda for substantive talks agreed at a meeting between the SDLP and UUP on 16 September 1996 - (link)

Draft note on a meeting between Irish Government and Sinn Féin - (link)

This document contains a note on the meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin that was scheduled for 17 July 1996.

Draft of a record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Bruton, 8 April 1996 - (link)

Draft press line for the Irish Government regarding their contact with Sinn Féin, 18 June 1996 - (link)

Draft proposed plan by the British Government on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 23 July 1996 (17.45) - (link)

This document contains a draft proposal from the British Government regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Government, the...

Draft proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 22 July 1996 (09.30) - (link)

This document contains a draft proposal regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. The format implies that this was drafted by the British Government on behalf of the British and Irish Governments. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate...

Draft proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 24 July 1996 (10.45) - (link)

This document contains an early draft of the proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to...

Draft proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 24 July 1996 (12.00) - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

Draft proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 24 July 1996 (12.00) - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

Draft proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 24 July 1996 (12.00) with amendments by the British Government - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

Draft proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 24 July 1996 (16.00) - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

Draft proposed plan by the Irish Government on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 23 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a draft proposal from the Irish Government regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Government, the parties...

Draft record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the SDLP, 5 February 1996 - (link)

Draft reply from John Bruton to Sam McAughtry in reply to McAughtry's letter of 23 August 1996 - (link)

Draft rules of procedure, 27 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the draft rules of procedure as they stood on 27 June 1996. The document includes a legend which specifies the status of each point, including whether it has been introduced recently, agreed upon or provisionally deleted.

Draft speaking note for the trilateral meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the UUP on 20 September 1996 - (link)

**This draft speaking note for a trilateral meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] on 20 September 1996 draws a distinction between voluntary decommissioning and forced seizure of weaponry and emphasizes...

Draft statement by the Irish Government asking Sinn Féin for clarification regarding their support for PIRA - (link)

Draft statement by the Irish Government asking Sinn Féin for clarification regarding their support for PIRA - (link)

Draft statement by the Irish Government regarding their contact with Sinn Féin - (link)

Draft statement by the Irish Government regarding their contact with Sinn Féin - (link)

Draft statement by the Irish Government with questions for Gerry Adams regarding the PIRA campaign - (link)

Draft statement by the Irish Government with questions for Gerry Adams regarding the PIRA campaign - (link)

Duplicate record of a meeting between Dick Spring and the SDLP on 13 March 1996 - (link)

Duplicate record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the SDLP on 4 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the SDLP that took place on 4 September 1996. In the meeting, Ancram reaffirmed the British government's commitment to the talks, and while Seamus Mallon spoke about how the...

Duplicate record of a meeting between Seamus Mallon and Seán Ó hUiginn on 19 March 1996 - (link)

Duplicate record of a meeting between the SDLP and the Irish Government on 4 September 1996 at 11.00 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the SDLP and the Irish Government that took place on 4 September 1996 at 11.00. The SDLP spoke about the mood post-Drumcree, and the negative impact that the events had on nationalist thinking....

Duplicate record of a meeting between the SDLP and the UUP on 3 February 1996 - (link)

Election manifesto published by Alliance in May 1996 - (link)

Enclosure 1: Alliance's submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles from 10 September, with note from John Alderdice from 16 September 1996 - (link)

**This submission from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland on 10 September purports that the Unionist parties have breached the Mitchell Principles. The document begins with a later note from Alliance leader John Alderdice dating 16 September 1996,...

Enclosure 1: Memo from Seán Ó hUiginn to Dick Spring regarding the British paper on decommissioning, 14 November 1996 - (link)

Enclosure 2: Note from the Joint Secretary to Seán Ó hUiginn regarding the revised British paper on decommissioning, 14 November 1996 - (link)

Enclosure 2: UUP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996 - (link)

**This document from 16 September 1996 records the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] response to the submission from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland alleging that the UUP breached the Mitchell Principles. The response Insists that the UUP fully...

Enclosure 3: DUP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996 - (link)

**This document from 16 September 1996 records the DUP [Democratic Unionist Party] response to the submission from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland alleging that the DUP breached the Mitchell Principles. The response Insists that the DUP fully...

Enclosure 4: UDP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996 - (link)

**This document from 16 September 1996 records the UDP [Ulster Democratic Party] response to the submission from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland alleging that the UDP breached the Mitchell Principles. The response refers back to the...

Enclosure: Joint paper by the British and Irish Governments titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', dated 24 September 1996 - (link)

This joint paper between the British and Irish Governments from 24 September 1996 notes the Governments’ commitment to the compromise approach to decommissioning laid out in the report of the International Body and their intent to publish draft...

Enclosure: Paper by Gerry Adams on a basis for peace talks, 15 April 1996 - (link)

Enclosure: Reconstructed paper titled 'The New Strategy', as shown to John Bruton by John Hume on 31 March 1996 - (link)

Enclosure: Speech by Rita O'Hare at the Annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown, 23 June 1996 - (link)

Excerpt from the International Body's report listing the six Mitchell principles, 22 January 1996 - (link)

This document contains an excerpt of the International Body's report from 26 January 1996 which offers recommendations regarding the principles that participants in the all-party negotiations should offer their total and absolute commitment to.

Excerpt of Dáil Éireann debate from 30 October 1996 - (link)

Excerpt of Dáil Éireann debate on the Central Bank Bill 1996 - (link)

Excerpt of a transcript of an interview with John Alderdice on 18 November 1996 - (link)

Excerpt of interview of Seamus Mallon from 21 May 1996 - (link)

Excerpt of speech from Patrick Mayhew to the British Parliament's House of Commons, 19 February 1996 - (link)

Excerpt of transcript of an interview of Mark Durkan on 20 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the excerpt of a transcript of an interview of Mark Durkan from 20 July 1996, in which Durkan spoke at length about the situation in Garvaghy and Lower Ormeau, SDLP's vote of no confidence in Richard Dallas, and the state of the...

Extract from interview of Gerry Adams - (link)

Extract of submission by the Irish Government on identity, allegiance and underlying realities, 22 August 1992 - (link)

Fax cover from Paddy Teahon to Walter Kirwan enclosing an excerpt of the record of a phone call with Rita O'Hare, 20 June 1996 - (link)

Fax from Albert Jordan to Máirtín O'Fainin enclosing a draft reply from John Bruton to Sam McAughtry, 10 September 1996 - (link)

Fax from Joe Sheehan enclosing a letter from Richard O'Brien to David Cooney, 5 November 1996 - (link)

Fax from Máirtín O'Fainin to Albert Jordan enclosing a draft reply from John Bruton to Sam McAughtry, 10 September 1996 - (link)

Fax from Rita O'Hare to Paddy Teahon enclosing Sinn Féin press release, 8 October 1996 - (link)

Fax from Rita O'Hare to Paddy Teahon enclosing Sinn Féin press releases from 8 and 9 September 1996 - (link)

Fax from Rita O'Hare to Paddy Teahon enclosing a Sinn Féin press release, 9 September 1996 - (link)

Fax from Rita O'Hare to Paddy Teahon enclosing an undated Sinn Féin press release, 4 September 1996 - (link)

Fax from Rory Montgomery enclosing a background note on punishment briefings since the 1994 ceasefire, 23 August 1996 - (link)

Fax from Ruth McKenna to Frank Murray enclosing John Wheeler's speech from 4 October 1996 - (link)

File cover - (link)

Cover of file.

File cover - (link)

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Cover of file.

File cover - (link)

Cover of file.

File cover - (link)

File cover - (link)

Folder cover - (link)

This is the cover file for the documents in this folder.

Folder cover - (link)

Cover of file.

Full text of Gerry Adam's comments regarding the Irish Government's policy with reference to Sinn Féin, 21 June 1996 - (link)

Handwritten note by John Bruton requesting a draft of a statement and material on Anglo-Irish security cooperation, 18 June 1996 - (link)

Handwritten note by an unknown Irish official on the Government's review of their relationship with Sinn Féin - (link)

Handwritten note from John Bruton requesting reports on various points raised in an article by Maurice Hayes, 22 August 1996 - (link)

Handwritten record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 5 September 1996 - (link)

Incomplete record of a phone conversation between John Bruton and John Major on 26 October 1996 - (link)

Index of content - (link)

Index of items compiled for John Bruton's reference, with attached tab covers - (link)

John Bruton's reply to Bertie Ahern's question of 30 October 1996 - (link)

Joint draft paper by the Governments on handling of decommissioning enclosing British and Irish drafts of the working agenda for the committee on decomissioning and and time-limited agenda for the Opening Plenary, 18 September 1996 - (link)

**This joint draft paper by the British and Irish Governments on the handling of decommissioning, dated 18 September 1996, outlines their commitment to the compromise approach recommended in the report of the International Body. The paper proposes...

Joint paper by the British and Irish Governments titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', September 1996 - (link)

**This joint paper by the British and Irish Governments from September 1996 notes the Governments’ commitment to the compromise approach to decommissioning laid out in the report of the International Body. The compromise entails that some...

Joint paper by the British and Irish Governments titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', agreed between government officials on 23 September 1996 at 21.00 - (link)

**This draft of the Plenary session concluding remarks by both the Irish and British Governments from 23 September 1996 notes the Governments’ commitment to the compromise approach to decommissioning laid out in the report of the International Body...

Joint paper by the British and Irish Governments titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', dated 19 September and agreed between government officials on 20 September 1996 - (link)

**This draft of the Plenary session concluding remarks agreed upon by the Irish and British Governments on 20 September 1996 notes the Governments’ commitment to the compromise approach to decommissioning laid out in the report of the International...

Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the agenda for all three strands, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the agendas for all three strands proposed jointly by British and Irish Governments.

Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the draft rules of procedure for the multi-party talks. The annotation on the top of the document implies that this draft was jointly created by the British and Irish Government delegations.

Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary as proposed by the British and Irish Governments as it stood on 30 July 1996.

Key paragraphs – comparison of SDLP and UUP proposals on the rules of procedure with annotations, 17 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a tabulated list of the wordings for selected paragraphs of the rules of procedure as proposed by the SDLP and the UUP on 17 July 1996. Parts of the text have been struck out, and the documents contains annotations in pen.

Key paragraphs – comparison of SDLP and UUP proposals on the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996, 16.00 - (link)

This document contains a tabulated list of the wordings for selected paragraphs of the rules of procedure as proposed by the SDLP and the UUP on 17 July 1996.

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Bruton from 3 June 1996, with attached notes - (link)

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Bruton on 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a letter sent by Gerry Adams to John Bruton on 15 July 1996.

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Bruton regarding the Drumcree crisis, 10 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a letter sent by Gerry Adams to John Bruton on 10 July 1996, where Adams asserted that the Irish Government should defend the rights of the nationalist community in what he described as a "serious and deteriorating situation".

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Bruton regarding the Drumcree crisis, 11 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a letter sent by Gerry Adams to John Bruton on 11 July 1996, where Adams advised that the march on lower Ormeau Road should be rerouted.

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Bruton, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a letter sent by Gerry Adams to John Bruton on 15 July 1996.

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 26 June 1996 - (link)

Letter from John Bruton to Sam McAughtry from 4 September 1996 - (link)

Letter from John de Chastelain to Seán Ó hUiginn regarding the agenda for the Opening Plenary and the comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a letter that was sent by John de Chastelain to Seán Ó hUiginn on 30 July 1996. The letter provides clarification on the debates regarding the agenda of the opening Plenary and the comprehensive agenda, and propposes a course of...

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume, 4 June 1996 - (link)

Letter from Philip McDonagh to Seán Ó hUiginn regarding Michael Ancram's conversation with George Mitchell in Washington, 20 May 1996 - (link)

Letter from Philip McDonagh to Seán Ó hUiginn with a summary of Labour party conference, 11 October 1996 - (link)

Letter from Richard O'Brien to David Cooney regarding Gerry Adams's visa application, 4 November 1996 - (link)

Letter from the Chairmen to all parties regarding the schedule for July, 3 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a letter from the Chairmen to all the talks participants, dated 3 July 1996, regarding the schedule for the July sessions.

Letter from the John Hume to George Mitchell confirming the SDLP's position on the procedural rules and the agenda, 12 June 1996 - (link)

List of enclosures with corresponding tab - (link)

This document contains a list of documents that are enclosed in the corresponding tabs which relate to statements, transcripts and minutes from July 1996.

List of resolutions for debate in the Alliance conference held on 12 April 1996 - (link)

Memo from Seán Ó hUiginn enclosing the workplan for the subcommittee on decommissioning from 7 August, 3 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a covering memo from Seán Ó hUiginn to Val O'Donnell. It encloses the workplan for the subcomittee on decommissioning, and is dated 7 August 1996. It outlines points on the agenda of the committee, including the consideration of...

Memo from the Chairman to all parties regarding membership in the Business Committee, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo that was sent by John de Chastelain to all the participating parties on 29 July 1996. It requests the parties to provide him with the names of individuals they would like to be represented by in the Business Committee, as...

Memo from the Chairmen to all parties enclosing the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles and subsequent rebuttals, 16 July 1996 - (link)

This note contains a memo that was circulated by the Chairmen to all parties. The note is dated at 16 July 1996, but that is likely a typo. The dates of the enclosed material indicate that the memo was probably circulated on 16 September 1996. The...

Memo from the Chairmen to all parties regarding ground rules document, 27 June 1996 - (link)

This memo was circulated by the Chairmen to all participating parties on 27 June 1996. It noted that the Chairmen had come to the conclusion that it was unlikely that the positions of the Governments and the parties with regard to the position of the...

Memo from the Chairmen to all parties regarding rules of procedure documents, 27 June 1996 - (link)

This memo was circulated by the Chairmen to all participating parties on 27 June 1996. It notes that it encloses the draft rules of procedure document and the proposed additions to the draft rules document, both dated 27 June 1996. Both of these...

Memo from the Independent Chairmen requesting responses to questions on procedures from all participants, 27 November 1996 - (link)

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to Seán Ó hUiginn proposing a course of action for the review of the agenda of the Opening Plenary and the comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996 - (link)

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing a note from the British and Irish Governments regarding the Alliance representation against the PUP and the UDP, 16 September 1996 - (link)

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing points of agreement and questions for discussion regarding confidentiality, 24 September 1996 - (link)

**This memo from the Office of the Independent Chairmen records points of agreement related to the rules of confidentiality for the negotiations, specifying that the confidentiality rules apply to the two Governments, Independent Chairmen, and all...

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles and the subsequent responses from the UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996 - (link)

**This memo from the Office of the Independent Chairmen, dated 16 September 1996 encloses the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland’s submission that the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party], DUP [Democratic Unionist Party], PUP [Progressive Unionist Party] and...

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants, enclosing the revised paper on confidentiality for discussion on 1 October, 30 September 1996 - (link)

**This memo from the Office of the Independent Chairmen records updated points of agreement outlining rules of confidentiality for the negotiations regarding circulation of meeting records and documents. The memo also includes questions for discussion...

NIWC proposal for the agenda for the Opening Plenary, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the agenda for the opening Plenary as proposed by the NIWC on 29 July 1996.

NIWC response to the DUP 'Notice of Indictment' from 10 September 1996 - (link)

Note by David Cooney on the SDLP and UUP proposals on the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an overview of meetings between the Chairmen, the UUP and the SDLP that were conducted on 17 July 1996 regarding both parties' proposals on the rules of procedure. Cooney also provided an analysis of the outstanding points on...

Note by Ray Bassett on Richard Sennott's paper on different types of election systems, 1 March 1996 - (link)

Note from Declan Ingoldsby to Sam McAughtry from 28 August 1996 - (link)

Note from Declan Ingoldsby to Sam McAughtry from 28 August 1996 - (link)

Note from Declan Ingoldsby to Sam McAughtry from 28 August 1996 with the photocopy of a handwritten note - (link)

Note from Foreign Affairs department enclosing a briefing regarding recent events in Northern Ireland, 28 August 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from the department of Foreign Affairs in response to some queries that were raised regarding an article by Maurice Hayes from an unknown date. The note encloses a briefing that covers three subjects - the controversy...

Note from Gerry Cribbin enclosing an article from RTÉ News and the transcript of John Major's interview on ITN News, 19 July 1996 - (link)

Note from John Alderdice to George Mitchell, enclosing Alliance's representation against DUP, UUP, PUP and UDP, 10 September 1996 - (link)

Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon, which encloses a letter written by John Major to John Hume on 24 July 1996. In the letter, Major set out Sinn Féin's position regarding a ceasefire as presented to him by Hume in their...

Note from Patrick Hennessy to Seán Ó hUiginn enclosing an article from Newsday, 18 June 1996 - (link)

Note from Ray Bassett regarding by-elections in Lower Falls, 8 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from Ray Bassett from 8 October 1996 regarding the by-elections in Lower Falls that were scheduled to take place following the death of Pat McGeown. The note provides voting percentage share between the contesting parties...

Note from Ray Bassett regarding the staffing of Castle Buildings during recess, 1 August 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note by Ray Bassett which provides an overview of the efforts by the Governments and a few parties to make staff available in Castle Buildings for a few specified days during the period of the recess.

Note from Seán Ó hUiginn enclosing a minute from Philip McDonagh regarding the political mood in London, 12 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from Seán Ó hUiginn to Paddy Teahon from 12 July 1996, which encloses a minute from Philip McDonagh which describes the political mood of various individuals affiliated with different parties in London. McDonagh provides...

Note from Seán Ó hUiginn to Dick Spring regarding a British paper proposing a new approach to decommissioning, 14 November 1996 - (link)

Note from T Russell to Seán Ó hUiginn regarding a letter from the Republican Sinn Féin to an American Ambassador, 24 June 1996 - (link)

Note from Walter Kirwan with information regarding various points raised in an article by Maurice Hayes, 28 August 1996 - (link)

Note from the Independent Chairmen enclosing a paper on confidentiality, as circulated on 30 September 1996 - (link)

Note on a meeting between John Bruton and John Hume on 26 March 1996 - (link)

Note regarding the deactivation of a semtex device in London, 15 February 1996 - (link)

Note with points for John Alderdice regarding the Alliance proposal, 18 November 1996 - (link)

PUP/UDP response to the DUP 'Notice of Indictment', 10 September 1996 - (link)

Paper by Alliance on the electoral system for the selection of delegates to the all–party talks - (link)

Paper by DUP on major and minor areas of disagreement, 18 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the DUP's assessment of the areas of disagreement on the rules of procedure which was given to the British Government, who likely showed it to the Irish Government. The DUP classified the rules into two categories - those that...

Paper by the UUP regarding matters to be addressed during the discussion on decommissioning, 30 September 1996 - (link)

Parliamentary question posed to John Bruton regarding Sinn Féin's response to questions regarding the killing of Gerry McCabe from 17 July 1996 - (link)

Parliamentary question posed to John Bruton regarding a meeting between Irish officials and Sinn Féin from 17 July 1996 - (link)

Photocopy of letter from Gerry Adams to John Bruton, 3 June 1996 - (link)

Points to include in the Irish Government's statement regarding their relationship with Sinn Féin, 18 June 1996 - (link)

Press release by Alliance with John Alderdice's response to Dick Spring's comments on the all–party talks, 25 January 1996 - (link)

Press release by Martin McGuinness on 24 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the press release given by Martin McGuinness in London on 24 July 1996. In the statement, McGuinness questioned the credibility of the talks and urged John Major to include Sinn Féin in the negotiations.

Press release by Sinn Féin on the resumption of the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release from 15 July 1996 with Pat Doherty's statement on the need for the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation to be reconvened.

Press release by Sinn Féin on their meeting with Fianna Fáil members, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 15 July 1996 regarding Sinn Féin's meeting with Irish Government officials at 12.30.

Press release by Sinn Féin with Gerry Adams's statement on the Drumcree crisis, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Gerry Adams on 15 July 1996 regarding the Drumcree crisis.

Press release by Sinn Féin with Mitchel McLaughlin's response to Patrick Mayhew's comments on the Drumcree crisis, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 15 July 1996 regarding Mitchel McLaughlin's response to Patrick Mayhew's comments in the British House of Commons.

Press release by Sinn Féin with Mitchel McLaughlin's response to Patrick Mayhew, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 15 July 1996 regarding Mitchel McLaughlin's response to Patrick Mayhew's comments in the British House of Commons.

Press release by Sinn Féin with comments by Gerry Adams on Enniskillen, 14 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 14 July 1996 regarding comments from Gerry Adams regarding the Enniskillen explosion.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement by Gerry Adams on the Drumcree crisis, 13 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 13 July 1996 regarding the decision of the RUC to let the Orange Order proceed along Garvaghy Road.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement by Gerry Adams on the actions of the RUC, 12 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 12 July 1996 regarding Gerry Adams's statement on the actions of the RUC.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement by Gerry Adams urging discipline among nationalists, 8 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 8 July 1996 regarding Gerry Adams's call for calm and restraint in the nationalist community.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement by Gerry Adams urging discipline among nationalists, 8 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 8 July 1996 regarding Gerry Adams's call for calm and restraint in the nationalist community.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement by Martin McGuinness regarding the killing of Michael McGoldrick, 10 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 10 July 1996 regarding Martin McGuinness' statement on the killing of Michael McGoldrick.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement by Martin McGuinness, 12 November 1996 - (link)

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement by Mitchel McLaughlin regarding the Drumcree crisis, 8 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 8 July 1996 regarding Mitchel McLaughlin's statement regarding the actions of the RUC.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement from Mitchel McLaughlin on the talks, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 15 July 1996 with Mitchel McLaughlin's comments on the negotiations scheduled for the following day.

Press release by Sinn Féin with statement from Mitchel McLaughlin on the talks, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 15 July 1996 with Mitchel McLaughlin's comments on the negotiations scheduled for the following day.

Press release by UUP on decommissioning proposals, 12 November 1996 - (link)

Press release by the Irish Government enclosing the joint paper by the British and Irish Governments on decommissioning, 1 October 1996 - (link)

Press release issued by Ken Maginnis on 29 February 1996 - (link)

Press release with statement by Gerry Adams on the Drumcree crisis, 11 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a press release issued by Sinn Féin on 11 July 1996 regarding Gerry Adams's statement on the actions of the RUC.

Proposal for strategy to achieve progress in the multi-party talks, 9 August 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal for strategy to achieve progress in the talks with regards to the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary. It notes that Governments, the unionist parties, the SDLP and the NIWC had all tabled proposals on the...

Proposals for the agenda of the resumed opening Plenary and agendas for the three strands - (link)

This document contains the agendas proposed by the British and Irish Governments for the remainder of the opening Plenary and the three strands of the substantive negotiations.

Proposed additions to the draft rules of procedure, 27 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains a list of the proposed additions to the draft rules of procedure advanced by the participating parties including the British and Irish Governments, DUP, UKUP, NIWC, SDLP, UDP and UUP. The document was compiled and circulated on...

Proposed amendment to the draft rules of procedure, 3 July 1996 - (link)

This note contains a proposed amendment to the draft rules of procedure as tabled by the British Government on 3 July 1996.

Proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

Proposed plan by the British and Irish Governments on how to achieve progress in the remainder of the opening Plenary, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal from the British and Irish Governments regarding the remainder of the opening Plenary. It provides an outline for a plan to facilitate progress in the talks before the summer recess. According to the Governments, the...

Proposed wording of paragraph 15 of the rules of procedure by the SDLP, 18 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains draft text for paragraph 15 of the rules of procedure document which was proposed by the SDLP on 18 July 1996.

Question for John Bruton by Mary Harney, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the question that was put to John Bruton by Mary Harney on 25 July 1996, as well as Bruton's answer from 25 July 1996. Harney's question was regarding John Bruton's meeting with the SDLP delegation on 15 July 1996.

Questions by Bertie Ahern and Mary Harney addressed to John Bruton, 12 November 1996 - (link)

Questions on decommissioning compiled by the UUP and handed to the British and Irish Governments at the trilateral meeting on 18 September 1996 - (link)

**At the trilateral meeting on 18 September 1996, the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] presented a list of questions on decommissioning to the British and Irish Governments. Their inquiries primarily focus on the timetable for decommissioning legislation,...

Record of John Alderdice's speech at Clonard Monastery on 24 March 1996 - (link)

Record of Philip McDonagh's conversations with Seamus Mallon and John Hume on 22 March 1996 - (link)

Record of Seán Ó hUiginn's conversations with John Hume and Seamus Mallon on 17 and 18 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides a record of the conversations that Seán Ó hUiginn had with John Hume and Seamus Mallon on 17 and 18 July, regarding the meeting that they both had with John Major and Michael Ancram on 17 July 1996. The SDLP members spoke about...

Record of a Phone Call with Rita O'Hare on 12 June 1996 at 17.00 - (link)

This note records a phone call with Sinn Féin's Rita O'Hare. The main topic under discussion was the murder of Garda McCabe in Adare and the repercussions for republicans. O'Hare also raised allegations of criminal assault against republicans by the...

Record of a conversation between Philip McDonagh, Ted Barrington and John Hume on 21 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Alban Maginness and David Donoghue regarding SDLP prospects in Belfast on 24 October 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between David Donoghue and Alban Maginness that took place over dinner at the Secretariat on 24 October 1996. In the meeting, Maginness provided Donoghue with an assessment of SDLP's chances in North...

Record of a meeting between Alex Attwood and Eamonn McKee on 3 October 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Alex Attwood and Eamonn McKee that took place on 3 October 1996. They met with the objective of talking about parades, but also ended up discussing the political talks and the possibility of a...

Record of a meeting between British and Irish Governments on 2 September 1996 enclosing the workplan for the subcommittee on decommissioning - (link)

This document contains a record of a meeting between the British and Irish Governments from 2 September 1996, where the British side handed the Irish side a draft workplan for the subcommittee on decommissioning. The workplan, which is enclosed in the...

Record of a meeting between D Hayes and Annie Courtney on 11 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between D Hayes and Annie Courtney that took place on 11 September 1996. In the meeting, Courtney described the recent controversy that involved Richard Dallas, whose candidature as mayor had been...

Record of a meeting between D Hayes and Bríd Rodgers, 9 October 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Bríd Rodgers and D Hayes that took place on 9 October 1996. The objective of the meeting was primarily to discuss some upcoming vacancies in public bodies, but the conversation turned to that...

Record of a meeting between David Cooney and Eddie McGrady on 13 May 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between David Cooney, David Ervine and Gusty Spence on 8 October 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Dick Spring and the SDLP on 13 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between George Mitchell and Seán Ó hUiginn, 21 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between George Mitchell and Seán Ó hUiginn that took place on 21 July 1996.

Record of a meeting between Gerry Adams and Seán Ó hUiginn on 30 October 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between James McMullan and Ray Bassett enclosing a short note on Portaferry, 18 October 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between James McMullan and Ray Bassett that took place on or before 18 October 1996. McMullan, who was the sole nationalist independent councillor on the Ards Borough Council, spoke about his experience...

Record of a meeting between Joe Hendron and David Donoghue on 28 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between John Bruton and John Hume on 1 November 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting that took place between John Bruton and John Hume on 1 November 1996. Hume told Bruton that he had met with Gerry Adams the week before, and that Adams had told him to convey to John Major that PIRA would...

Record of a meeting between John Bruton and John Hume on 31 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between John Bruton and Patrick Mayhew on 25 October 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between John Bruton, Bill Flynn and Tom Moran on 16 October 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between John Fee and Colm Ó Floinn on 22 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between John Hume and Philip McDonagh on 25 January 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between John Hume and Seán Ó hUiginn on 13 April 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between John Hume and Seán Ó hUiginn on 29 October 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting that took place between John Hume and Seán Ó hUiginn on 29 October 1996. Ó hUiginn said that Hume briefed him on his meeting with John Major that took place the same day. Major said that any PIRA...

Record of a meeting between Jonathan Stephenson and Ray Bassett on 30 April 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the SDLP on 4 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the SDLP that took place on 4 September 1996. In the meeting, Ancram reaffirmed the British government's commitment to the talks, and while Seamus Mallon spoke about how the...

Record of a meeting between Mitchell McLaughlin and a Japanese Embassy official, 4 November 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 25 July 1996 at 8.30 - (link)

This document contains a note from Bill Nolan to David Conney, enclosing a summary of a meeting that took place between the British Government and the UUP on 25 July 1996. David Trimble argued that there should be some tangible evidence for progress...

Record of a meeting between Peter King and Gerry Adams on 17 June 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Philip McDonagh and Quentin Thomas on 6 August 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Philip McDonagh and Quentin Thomas that took place on 6 August 1996. Points of discussion included the continuing absence of agreement over the Apprentice Boys parade in Derry, the consequences of...

Record of a meeting between Ray Bassett and Joe Byrne, 1 October 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Joe Byrne and Ray Bassett that took place in late September or early October 1996. Joe Byrne, a leading SDLP figure in West Tyrone, told Bassett that the reports of a large-scale boycott in the...

Record of a meeting between Ray Bassett and Seamus Doyle on 1 August 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Seamus Doyle and Ray Bassett that took place on or before 1 August 1996. They discussed the aftermath of the events at Drumcree, the future of the SDLP and the state of cross community relations...

Record of a meeting between Rita O'Hare and Seán Ó hUiginn on 12 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Rita O'Hare and Seán Ó hUiginn that took place on 12 July 1996.

Record of a meeting between Seamus Mallon and Seán Ó hUiginn on 19 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Seamus Mallon and Seán Ó hUiginnon 31 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Seamus Mallon and Ted Barrington on 31 January 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Seamus Mallon and Walter Kirwan on 25 October 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Walter Kirwan and Seamus Mallon that took place on 25 October 1996 at Mallon's house in Armagh. Kirwan described the recent contacts between British and Irish Governments, and the British position...

Record of a meeting between Seán Ó hUiginn and George Mitchell on 17 May 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Seán Ó hUiginn and John Hume on 4 or 5 May 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Seán Ó hUiginn and John Hume on 23 or 24 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Sinn Féin and the Irish Government on 25 October 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between Ted Barrington and Seamus Mallon regarding the SDLP's meeting with John Major, 20 February 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the DUP on 5 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the DUP delegation that took place on 5 September 1996. The author notes that the discussion was completely dedicated to the subject of loyalists, with the DUP delegation...

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the SDLP on 4 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the British Government and the SDLP delegation that took place on 4 September 1996. They spoke about hardening attitudes in the nationalist and unionist communities, and the SDLP side spoke about...

Record of a meeting between the British Government, Irish Government and the SDLP on 4 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the British and Irish Governments enclosing the draft text on the scenario for transition into substantive negotiations, 24 September 1996 - (link)

This record of bilateral meetings between the British and Irish Government from 24 September 1996 notes a debate over combining General John De Chastelain’s chairmanship of the Commission and Strand Two, the North/South Ministerial Council, which the...

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 3 April 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 3 April 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 5 September 1996 at 19.00 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 6 March 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 20 June 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 20 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of a bilateral meeting that took place between Alliance and the Irish Government on 20 June 1996.

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Alliance on 24 May 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and George Mitchell on 4 November 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 17 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the Irish delegation and members of Sinn Féin that took place on 17 July 1996. The note states that the meeting dealt with three areas - the existing unrest and the imminent Apprentice Boys...

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 20 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the Irish delegation and members of Sinn Féin that took place on 20 July 1996. Gerry Adams stated that he had discussed the issue of the forthcoming marches in Derry and in Lower Ormeau with John...

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 28 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the Irish delegation and members of Sinn Féin that took place on 28 July 1996. The Sinn Féin side asked for an assessment of the talks and commented on the lack of clarity on decommissioning. The...

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and UUP on 9 September 1996 at 17.30 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and UUP on 10 September 1996 at 17.30 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the Independent Chairmen on 4 December 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the PUP on 20 June 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the PUP on 20 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of a bilateral meeting that took place between the PUP and the Irish Government on 20 June 1996.

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UDP on 20 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of a bilateral meeting that took place between the UDP and the Irish Government on 20 June 1996.

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP on 9 September 1996 at 17.30 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP on 10 September 1996 at 17.30 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP on 17 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of a bilateral meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP that took place on 17 June 1996.

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP on 17 September 1996 at 11.15 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP on 25 July 1996 at 20.30 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP that took place on 25 July 1996. The UUP proposed the establishment of a working group with the task of considering mechanisms for decommissioning and reporting...

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government delegation and the Independent Chairmen on 4 December 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and John Major on 19 February 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and John Major on 30 January 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and John Major on 30 January 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and the Irish Government on 4 September 1996 at 11.00 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the SDLP and the Irish Government that took place on 4 September 1996 at 11.00. The SDLP spoke about the mood post-Drumcree, and the negative impact that the events had on nationalist thinking....

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and the Irish Government on 21 May 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and the UUP on 3 February 1996 - (link)

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and the UUP on 5 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the SDLP and the Irish Government that took place on 6 September 1996, in which the SDLP described the meeting they had had with the UUP on 5 September 1996. The SDLP and UUP representatives...

Record of a meeting between the SDLP and the UUP on 5 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the UUP and the SDLP delegations that took place on 5 September 1996. They discussed the potential for both parties to come to an agreement with regards to the opening agenda so as to allow the...

Record of a meeting between the UUP and the SDLP on 3 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of an informal meeting between the SDLP and the UUP at some point at the end of August or beginning of September 1996. On the UUP side, Reg Empey stated that although he personally was eager to avoid a confrontation...

Record of a meeting betwen the Irish Government and the UUP on 17 September 1996 at 10.45 - (link)

**This document records a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] which took place on 17 September 1996 at 10:45, during which David Cooney, representing the Irish Government, provided the UUP with confidential access...

Record of a meeting betwen the Irish Government and the UUP on 17 September 1996 at 11.15 - (link)

**The record of a meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP on 17 September 1996 at 11:15 details discussions on decommissioning legislation. The Irish Government outlined its proposals, while the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] pushed for the...

Record of a meeting betwen the Irish Government and the UUP on 17 September 1996 at 18.45 - (link)

Record of a phone call between David Cooney and Eddie Stevens on 18 October 1996 - (link)

Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Bruton, 8 April 1996 - (link)

Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Seán Ó hUiginn on 29 February 1996 - (link)

Record of a phone conversation between Philip McDonagh and Blair Hall on 10 April 1996 - (link)

Record of a phone conversation between Seán Ó hUiginn and John Hume on 3 April 1996 - (link)

Record of a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, British Government and the UUP on 18 September 1996 - (link)

Record of a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, British Government and the UUP on 18 September 1996 - (link)

**This document records a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, the British Government, and the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] which took place on 18 September 1996, during which the UUP was presented with two draft bills related to the...

Record of a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, British Government and the UUP on 18 September 1996 at 16.15 - (link)

Record of a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, British Government and the UUP on 18 September 1996, enclosing a list of questions on decommissioning posed by the UUP - (link)

**This document from 18 September 1996 by Brenda Callaghan of the NIWC [Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition] records a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, the British Government, and the UUP [Ulster Unionist Party]. The purpose of the...

Record of a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, British Government and the UUP on 23 September 1996 - (link)

Record of a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government, British Government and the UUP on 23 September 1996 - (link)

**This record of a trilateral meeting between the Governments and UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] by David Donoghue, the Anglo-Irish Joint Secretary details the parties’ negotiating process to begin three-stranded talks. The UUP continued to have concerns...

Record of an Irish Government meeting on the Adare robbery and on their approach towards Sinn Féin, 18 June 1996 - (link)

Record of bilateral meetings in late August/early September including a bilateral meeting between the SDLP and the UUP, 3 September 1996 - (link)

Record of meeting between John Bruton and Jean Kennedy-Smith on 28 June 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between John Bruton and Jean Kennedy Smith that took place on 28 June 1996.

Record of meeting between John Bruton and Jean Kennedy-Smith on 28 June 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between John Bruton and Jean Kennedy Smith that took place on 28 June 1996.

Record of meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 2 September 1996 enclosing the workplan on decommissioning from 7 August 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between Seán Ó hUiginn and Quentin Thomas on 2 September 1996. They discussed the progress on the rules of procedure and decommissioning. Both Ó hUiginn and Thomas agreed that the Governments would have...

Record of meeting between the British and Irish Governments regarding the proposed agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary on 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of meetings between the Irish Government, British Government and the Chairman that took place on 30 July 1996.

Record of meeting between the Irish Government and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996 at 16.45 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the Irish Government delegation and Ken Maginnis that took place on 9 July 1996.

Record of meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 6 June 1996 - (link)

This document provides a record of the meeting that took place between members of the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 6 June 1996. Seán Ó hUiginn provided the Sinn Féin with copies of the Scenario paper, the procedural guidelines and the draft...

Record of meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 6 June 1996 - (link)

This document provides a record of the meeting that took place between members of the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 6 June 1996. Seán Ó hUiginn provided the Sinn Féin with copies of the Scenario paper, the procedural guidelines and the draft...

Record of meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP on 25 July 1996 at 20.30 - (link)

This document provides an account of a meeting between the Irish Government delegation and the UUP delegation that took place on 25 July 1996 at 20.30.

Record of meetings between the Independent Chairmen and the participating delegations, 4 December 1996 - (link)

Record of meetings between the Irish and British Governments on 20 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of two sets of bilateral meetings that took place between the British and Irish Governments on 20 June 1996. It also refers to two bilateral meetings that the British Government had had earlier that day with Alliance and the UUP.

Record of phone call between David Donoghue and Ken Maginnis on 10 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of a phone conversation between David Donoghue and Ken Maginnis that took place on 10 July 1996.

Record of the Alliance party conference on 12 and 13 April 1996 - (link)

Reply from the Irish Government to a recent statement by Gerry Adams, July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the response of the Irish Government to a recent statement by Gerry Adams. In the statement, a spokesperson for John Bruton highlighted that the Irish Government had acted to keep the door to the negotiations open for Sinn Féin,...

Response by the Irish Government to questions posed by the Chairman - (link)

This document contains the response of the Irish Government to the three questions posed by the Chairman on 25 June 1996 regarding the status of the ground rules. The Irish Government stated that the ground rules paper was the publicly stated basis...

Response of the Irish Government delegation to questions tabled by the Independent Chairmen, 2 December 1996 - (link)

Response of the Irish Government to Gerry Adams's statement from an unknown date - (link)

Rules of procedure, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the draft text of the rules of procedure at it stood on 29 July 1996.

SDLP draft comprehensive agenda for substantive talks, 17 September 1996 - (link)

**This document dated 17 September 1996 records the SDLP’s [Social Democratic and Labour Party] draft of a comprehensive agenda for the substantive talks. The agenda included discussions on constitutional issues as well as rights and safeguards.**

SDLP position paper for their meeting with the UUP regarding the comprehensive agenda for substantive negotiations, 11 September 1996 - (link)

SDLP press release on election campaign, 20 May 1996 - (link)

SDLP proposal for the agenda/timetable for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 23 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the press release issued by the SDLP on 23 July 1996. It addresses the procedural difficulties in the talks, and lays out an agenda for the talks to facilitate some progress in advance of the summer recess. The SDLP proposes...

SDLP proposal for the agenda/timetable for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 23 July 1996 (14.45) - (link)

This document contains the press release issued by the SDLP on 23 July 1996. It addresses the procedural difficulties in the talks, and lays out an agenda for the talks to facilitate some progress in advance of the summer recess. The SDLP proposes...

SDLP proposal for the comprehensive agenda with the subjects that might be covered under each item, dated 12 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal drafted by the SDLP on the comprehensive agenda for the talks. It contains the SDLP's proposed agenda for all three strands, as well as their proposed list of subjects that should be covered under cross-strand issues....

Short note enclosing a Sinn Féin press release with statement by Gerry Adams, 4 September 1996 - (link)

Short note on Seán Ó hUiginn's conversation with John Hume, 14 May 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release on preconditions to peace efforts, 24 October 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release on the removal of preconditions, 20 October 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with Gerry Adams's question for John Bruton, 21 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with Gerry Adams's statement in response to John Bruton, 10 October 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a request for restraint by Gerry Adams, 7 August 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams in response to comments by John Bruton, 25 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams on Lisburn explosions, 7 October 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams on the Manchester bomb, 17 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams on the Osnabrück mortar attack, 29 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams on the killing of Veronica Guerin, 27 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams on the killing on Gerry McCabe, 17 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams regarding the killing of Gerry McCabe, 11 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams regarding the killing of Gerry McCabe, 15 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with a statement by Gerry Adams, 27 June 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with comments by Mitchel McLaughlin on the Thiepval Barracks bombs, 8 October 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with comments by Mitchel McLaughlin, 27 August 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with statement by Francie Molloy on the agreement between the Black Preceptory and the residents of Bellaghy, 28 August 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with statement by Gerry Adams on the all-party talks, 31 August 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with statement by Gerry Adams on the launch of the west Belfast festival, 4 September 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with statement by Gerry Adams regarding the situation in Garvaghy Road, 9 August 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with statement by Gerry Adams, 4 September 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with statement by Martin McGuinness, 24 July 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with the text of Gerry Adams's speech, 14 October 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin press release with the text of Gerry Adams's speech, 14 October 1996 - (link)

Sinn Féin submission to the Independent Review of parades and marches, 31 October 1996 - (link)

Speaking note on decommissioning for the British Government, enclosing a draft joint Governmen paper on decommissioning from 13 November 1996 - (link)

Speaking note regarding the security briefings by the Garda Commissioner and Chief of Staff, 18 June 1996 - (link)

Speaking points for a press conference following a meeting between the Irish Government, SDLP and Sinn Féin - (link)

Speaking points for press conference following a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin, - (link)

Speaking points for press conference following meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin, 6 November 1996 - (link)

Speech by John Bruton addressed to a Joint Meeting of the US Congress, 11 September 1996 - (link)

Speech by John Hume at the SDLP conference, 9 November 1996 - (link)

This document contains the speech that was given by John Hume at the 26th annual SDLP conference on 9 November 1996. In the speech, Hume spoke about the efforts and various achievements of the SDLP over the years. He referred to their contribution to...

Speech by Rita O'Hare at the Annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown, 23 June 1996 - (link)

Statement by Cahal Daly regarding the Drumcree crisis, 14 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement that was issued by Cahal Daly on 14 July 1996 in response to the Drumcree crisis. In his statement, Daly criticised the British Government and the RUC for letting the Orange Order follow through with its march...

Statement by Cahal Daly regarding the events in Portadown, 14 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement that was issued by Cahal Daly on 11 July 1996 in response to the RUC's decision to allow the Orange Order march along Garvaghy Road and the riots that followed that decision.

Statement by Jim Higgins addressing Sinn Féin's comments, 21 June 1996 - (link)

Statement by Patrick Mayhew in response to the Drumcree crisis, 15 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement that was made by Patrick Mayhew in response to the civil disorder from the previous ten days. In the statement, Mayhew commended the Loyalist paramilitary organisations for having preserved the ceasefire and gave...

Statement by Patrick Mayhew in support of Hugh Annesley's decision, 11 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement that was issued by Patrick Mayhew on 11 July 1996. In the statement, Mayhew extended his support for Hugh Annesley's decision to allow the Orange Order to march through Garvaghy Road.

Statement by Seamus Mallon regarding decommissioning, 30 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement that was issued by Seamus Mallon on 30 September 1996. In the statement, Mallon spoke about the decommissioning issue. He stated that there were certain realities that must be taken into account while debating...

Statement by the Irish Government on the Garvaghy Road events, 11 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a statement that was drafted by the Irish Government with regards to the events that were taking place on Garvaghy Road in July 1996. In the statement, the Irish Government criticised the RUC's decision to reverse the previous...

Statement by the SDLP on the meeting between John Hume and Gerry Adams, 29 February 1996 - (link)

Statement by the White House press secretary, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement that was issued by the White House press secretary on 30 July 1996 regarding progress in the Northern Ireland talks.

Statement from IRSP following their meeting with INLA, 17 October 1996 - (link)

Statement from John Bruton condemning the Manchester bombing, 15 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement issued by John Bruton in condemnation of the Manchester bombing on 15 June 1996.

Statement issued by Seamus Mallon on the issue of decommissioning, 30 September 1996 - (link)

**This statement by Seamus Mallon, a member of the SDLP (Social Democratic and Labour Party) on 30 September 1996 expresses concern over the lack of progress in the Stormont talks. Mallon blames the delay on the unionist parties, criticizing the...

Statement issued by the UUP regarding decommissioning, 30 September 1996 - (link)

**This UUP [Ulster Unionist Party] statement addresses decommissioning on 30 September 1996 and emphasizes that the Government originally stated commitment to disarmament would come at the beginning of negotiations on 28 February 1996. The UUP insists...

Statement on Northern Ireland to the Dáil Éireann by John Bruton, 10 October 1996 - (link)

Statement to the Seanad Éireann by Dick Spring, 16 October 1996 - (link)

Steering note by the Anglo-Irish Division in preparation for meetings planned for 8 July 1997, with commentary on David Trimble's position on the British and Irish Governments' proposal on decommissioning - (link)

**This document records the Anglo-Irish division’s plan for negotiation meetings on 8 July 1997, outlining the schedule and key discussions planned for Minister Ray Burke and his delegation upon arrival at Castle Buildings. The itinerary includes a...

Submission by the Irish Government on constitutional issues, 29 September 1992 - (link)

Submission by the Irish Government on possible institutional structures, 29 September 1992 - (link)

Summary of Ray Bassett's meetings with Patsy McGlone and Tommy Gallagher, 2 August 1996 - (link)

This document contains a brief summary of the points that arose during meetings between the Ray Bassett and two councillors of the SDLP, namely Patsy McGlone and Tommy Gallagher, on or before 2 August 1996. Bassett's summary describes the SDLP's...

Summary of key provisions in disagreement in the rules of procedure, 22 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a table with a selected list of proposals made by the parties on various key provisions of the rules of procedure document which were under consideration as of 22 July 1996.

Summary record of meetings on 22 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of the various meetings that took place on 22 July 1996. It notes that the Irish Government had bilateral meetings with the British Government and the Chairmen in the morning, and in the afternoon and early evening...

Summary record of meetings on 23 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of the various meetings that took place on 23 July 1996. It notes that the Irish Government had various bilateral meetings with the British Government, the Chairmen and the SDLP, as well as one meeting with Labour....

Summary record of meetings on 23 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of the various meetings that took place on 23 July 1996. It notes that the Irish Government had various bilateral meetings with the British Government, the Chairmen and the SDLP, as well as one meeting with Labour....

Summary report of informal meetings on 1 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 1 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 2 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 2 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 3 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 3 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 4 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 4 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 10 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 10 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 16 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 16 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 17 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 17 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 18 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 18 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 20 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal bilateral discussions that the Irish Government took part in on 20 June 1996. The record describes the Irish delegation's meetings with the British Government, the SDLP, the NIWC, Alliance, the PUP and the UDP.

Summary report of informal meetings on 22 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 22 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 23 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 23 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 24 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 24 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 25 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 25 July 1996.

Summary report of informal meetings on 25 July 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was involved in on 29 July 1996.

Summary report of meetings on 9 [July] 1996 - (link)

Summary report of meetings on 17 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and the agenda that took place on 17 June 1996. The record notes that the Irish delegation held formal bilaterals with the UDP, the SDLP, the NIWC and the UUP.

Summary report of meetings on 18 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda that took place on 18 June 1996. The record also makes note of a bilateral meeting between the Chairman and the UUP, as well as one between the Irish...

Summary report of meetings on 19 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the meetings that took place on 19 June 1996, including a meeting of the plenary, informal discussions on procedural guidelines and the agenda, and bilateral discussions between the Irish Government and the British...

Summary report of meetings on 24 July 1996 - (link)

This document provides an account of the various meetings that took place on 24 July 1996. It notes that the Chairman met with the UUP, the SDLP and the DUP to discuss the draft rules. The DUP reported that they were going to table some amendments to...

Summary report of meetings on 24 July 1996 enclosing the compromise text on the rules of procedure and the DUP amendments - (link)

This document contains an account of the various meetings that took place on 24 July 1996. It notes that the Chairman met with the UUP, the SDLP and the DUP to discuss the draft rules. The DUP reported that they were going to table some amendments to...

Summary report of meetings on 24 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda that took place on 24 June 1996. It also notes that the Irish Government met with the SDLP, the UUP, the UDP, the PUP, Labour and the NIWC. They also met with...

Summary report of meetings on 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a summary of the meetings that the Irish Government was part of in the talks on 25 July 1996. The author describes the informal discussions, where the Governments tabled the joint proposal for the agenda for the remainder of the...

Summary report of meetings on 25 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda that took place on 25 June 1996. It also notes that the two Governments met with the Chairman three times, and that the Irish Government met with the SDLP...

Summary report of meetings on 26 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda as well as a trilateral meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the Chairmen that took place on 26 June 1996. The record notes that the major...

Summary report of meetings on 26 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda as well as a trilateral meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the Chairmen that took place on 26 June 1996. The record notes that the major...

Summary report of meetings on 27 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda as well as a trilateral meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the Chairmen that took place on 27 June 1996. The record notes that Robert...

Summary report of meetings on 27 June 1996 - (link)

This note provides a summary of the informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda as well as a trilateral meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the Chairmen that took place on 27 June 1996. The record notes that Robert...

Supplementary material for questions regarding Northern Ireland, 23 October 1996 - (link)

Tab 1 cover - (link)

Cover of tab one.

Tab 2 cover - (link)

Cover of tab two.

Tab 3 cover - (link)

Cover of tab three.

Tab 4 cover - (link)

Cover of tab four.

Tab 5 cover - (link)

Cover of tab five.

Tab 6 cover - (link)

Cover of tab six.

Table with the proposed and agreed paragraphs for the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary dated 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document outlines the agreed paragraphs for the agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, and also contains a table with the paragraphs from the proposed agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary which were yet to be finalised. The...

Text for the third paragraph of the Irish Government's statement on their relationship with Sinn Féin - (link)

Transcript of John Alderdice's speech at Alliance's anniversary conference on 13 April 1996 - (link)

Transcript of Prime Minister's response to Tony Blair, 18 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a fax that was sent by Helen Blake. It notes the exchange between Tony Blair and John Major on the status of the Northern Ireland peace talks.

Transcript of debate from the Dáil Éireann from 12 November 1996 - (link)

Transcript of interview of John Bruton from 4 November 1996 - (link)

Transcripts of doorstep interviews of Michael Ancram and Nora Owen from 24 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the transcripts of doorstep interviews of Michael Ancram and Nora Owens from 24 july 1996. The transcripts are enclosed within a fax from Brendan Callaghan to Arnette Cummins.

UUP draft comprehensive agenda for substantive talks dated 11 September, handed to the SDLP on 16 September 1996 - (link)

Undated handwritten note regarding the trilateral meeting between Alliance, the UUP and the SDLP - (link)

Undated handwritten note with questions and answers regarding contact with PIRA/Sinn Féin - (link)

Undated handwritten note with record of a meeting between Alliance, the UUP and the Irish Government - (link)

Workplan for the subcommittee on decommissioning, 7 August 1996 - (link)

This document contains the workplan for the subcommitee on decommissioning, and is dated 7 August 1996. It outlines points on the agenda of the committee, including the consideration of enabling legislation, modalities, confidence building measures,...