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>From: "The Workers' Party of Ireland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>NEWS RELEASE
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>For Immediate Use
>11th February 2000
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>SUSPENSION OF NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY A SAD DAY FOR DEMOCRACY
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>"This is a sad day for Northern Ireland, one that could have been avoided.
>Let us hope that this suspension will not last long and we can get back to
>democracy in Northern Ireland", Workers Party President Tom French said
>commenting on the suspension of the Assembly by Northern Ireland Secretary
>of State Peter Mandelson.
>
>"The short working life of the Northern Ireland Assembly showed what could
>be done in Northern Ireland. It showed that devolution and democracy could
>work."
>
>Mr. French said, "Now is a time for reflection and a time for review. The
>re-establishment of democratic devolved government in Northern Ireland is
>not only needed, but is essential for future peace, economic and social
>progress. The review should seek to bring about a return to devolution as
>soon as possible."
>
>"It is a dark day for Northern Ireland and its citizens, but the Assembly
>has only been suspended, not collapsed. It is now up to all participants to
>work together for the re-establishment of democracy and devolution.", said
>Tom French.
>
> ends.
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>John Jefferies, Press Officer Tel: (01) 874 0716 (office) / (087) 261 0997
>(mobile)
>
>Tom French, Tel: (08)01762 341446 (home)
>
>
>The Workers' Party of Ireland
>23 Hill Street
>Dublin 1
>Ireland
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