This document is a summary record of a plenary session held on Tuesday 17 February 1998 at Dublin Castle. The session was called to order by the Chairman, Senator Mitchell, who addressed Sinn Fein's request for an adjournment to seek legal advice regarding the legality of the process. The Chairman denied their request and emphasized that the talks would continue without a valid court order. Sinn Fein raised concerns about potential expulsion, its impact on peace negotiations, and the British and Irish Governments reiterated the importance of fairness in the process. Alliance argued against Sinn Fein's participation due to their alleged dishonouring of the Mitchell Principles, while Labour defended Sinn Fein's right to remain in talks. The UUP criticized Sinn Fein for its alleged links to violence and called for exclusion from negotiations. NIWC expressed concerns about inconsistencies in proceedings, and PUP deferred comments until the next meeting. The session ended with an adjournment until the following day.
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