Joint Statement by the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach on Northern Ireland
“We very much welcome today's cross-community vote in the Northern Ireland Assembly requesting the transfer of policing and justice powers from Westminster. This is a significant step forward for the people of Northern Ireland, with overwhelming support from all sections of the community.
It sends a clear message of confidence in the future, and commitment to build on the gains of the peace process that have been achieved over the last 12 years.
We congratulate all those who contributed to this important decision.
We look forward to the completion of the devolution of policing and justice powers on 12 April. For its part the British Government will now introduce the necessary transfer orders in Westminster to facilitate this timetable.”
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9th March 2010