The Forum for Political Dialogue met between 1996 and 1998 in Belfast as part of the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.
The Northern Ireland (Entry to Negotiation, etc) Act 1996 provided for a Forum constituted by delegates elected in elections under the same Act to consider and examine issues relevant to promoting dialogue and understanding within Northern Ireland. The Forum met at the Interpoint Centre, York Street, Belfast from 14 June 1996 to 24 April 1998.
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First day of Forum; Chairman puts credentials of his office to the record; Members sign the Roll; Rules Committee numbers debated and Committee established; Business Committee established.
[Northern Ireland Forum: First Meeting, Friday 14 June 1996
Agenda
The Forum will meet at 2.00 pm
The Chairman nominated by the Secretary of State will take the Chair.
Business
1. Opening Statement by the Chairman.
2. Election of a permanent Chairman by members of the Forum.
3. Signing of the Roll of Members.
4. Establishment of a Rules Committee.
5. Establishment of a Business Committee]