05/09/2014

Flanagan Meets NI Secretary In London Talks

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan is in London today for talks on Northern Ireland, as well as a series of engagements with representatives of the Irish community.

The Minister met with NI Secretary Theresa Villiers to discuss current unresolved issues in Northern Ireland.

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Minister said: "The Irish government attaches the utmost importance to Northern Ireland and my talks with the Secretary of State will focus on how Northern Ireland’s parties can be encouraged back to the table to address outstanding issues including parades, flags, and the past."

(IT/CD)

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