Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue

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 Forum

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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Document introduced in:

Session 11219: 1996-06-21 11:10:00

Discussion of IRA Bomb in Manchester; Debate on Seating Arrangements and Chairmanship; First Draft of the Rules of Procedure introduced from the Rules Committee and debated.

Document View:

Agenda for Forum 21/06/1996

There are 2 proposed amendments related to this document on which decisions have not been taken.

[Agenda for Forum Meeting on 21 June 19996

Item 1: Election of the Chairman

Item 2: Draft Rules

Item 3: Report of the Business Committee]

Decisions yet to be taken

  • Agenda for Forum 21/06/1996 (introduced on 1996-06-21 11:10:00 - CREATE - e949618) [This document]
    • Postponement of Meetings until Election of the Chair Can Proceed (introduced on 1996-06-21 11:10:00 - PROCEDURE - e794696)
  • John Gorman To Remain as Interim Chairman (introduced on 1996-06-21 11:10:00 - PROCEDURE - e794694)

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