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JOINT STATEMENT ANGLO-IRISH INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE DUBLIN 6 MARCH 1992
POLITICAL TALKS
SECURITY SITUATION 3. The Conference condemned recent acts of terrorist violence which have left such a toll of death, misery and destruction in their wake. They reiterated their determination that terrorism should not be allowed to dictate the agenda in either part of Ireland and welcomed the activities of community groups in opposing terrorism. The two sides considered arrangements for security cooperation with a view to strengthening them in every possible way and ensuring that those responsible for terrorist violence are brought to justice. They held a specific discussion on this occasion of the economic and social damage caused by terrorist attacks such as those in Lurgan and Belfast yesterday. They condemned the very serious risk to human life that these attacks posed and drew attention to the consequential loss of jobs and job prospects, the costs of security measures and compensation and the impact on policies of economic growth and development in both parts of Ireland. They welcomed efforts by both Governments to stimulate and focus economic growth.
CONFIDENCE ISSUES 4. The Conference discussed a number of issues relating to the confidence of the while community in the security forces. The British side reaffirmed the importance it attached to such confidence as a critical element of its security policy. Conference discussion covered recent instances of the use of lethal force by the security forces, the Nelson case, the situation in Crumlin Road Jail with reference to the recent Colville Report, the question of the accompaniment of the regular army and UDR by the RUC, issues arising in regard to the patrolling of Carlingford lough by the Royal Navy and the closure of cross-border roads.
EXTRADITION 5. There was a discussion on extradition and it was agreed that a further meeting of officials would take place shortly.
NORTH/SOUTH COOPERATION AND THE EUROPEAN SINGLE MARKET 6. The Conference underlined the importance of the Single European Market in meeting the economic challenge facing both part of Ireland as among the most peripheral regions of the European Community. The Conference welcomed increasing interest and new initiatives in North/South cooperation as well as the continuing work of the economic development agencies, the International Fund for Ireland, the CII/CBI Joint North-South initiative, the Chambers of Commerce and other bodies working together to improve the economic position of the island. The Conference reviewed joint initiatives to expand North-South trade and promote economic cooperation, particularly in respect of research, technology and innovation and of the opening up of public sector markets. The Conference agreed arrangements for officials to undertake further work to encourage cross-border trade and economic co-operation.
The Conference also reviewed developments in the field of energy and tourism. The Conference noted with satisfaction the decision of British Gas to join with An Bord Gais in gas interconnection which will link Scotland with both parts of Ireland. The Conference also welcomed the decision that the ESB and NIE are joining together to improve the reliability of electricity supplies in the North West which suffers from being at the extramity of both supply systems. It also welcomed the initiative of Bord Failte and the NITB for an all-Ireland tourism and reservation system and their preparation of a joint submission for funds under the EC INTERREG programme.
The Conference agreed on the need to improve transport communications between Belfast and Dublin and expressed satisfaction that consideration of the up-grading of the rail link between the two cities is nearing completion and that both Governments hope to make an announcement in the near future.
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Statement notes that the delegates in the IGC discussed political talks, the security situation, confidence issues in security forces, extradition, and the importance of the European Single Market and North/South co-operation. Includes annotations for the Prime Minister indicating that as a result of the meeting, Northern Ireland talks can go ahead. Also highlighted.
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The National Archives of the UK (TNA), digitzed by the Quill Project at https://quillproject.net/resource_collections/351/.