- Friday, 03 December 1993, at 11:30
Northern Ireland Downing Street Joint Declaration (1993)
This project models the series of formal and informal negotiations which led to the publication, in December 1993, of a declaration issued jointly by the British and Irish Governments. The Joint Declaration was a critical policy document which paved the way for a ceasefire and the entry of Sinn Féin into formal talks. It also laid out a shared set of principles – including, crucially, self-determination for the people of Ireland subject to the consent of the people of Northern Ireland – which would come to underpin the Belfast Good Friday Agreement and provide a framework for its ratification.
Prime Minister-Taoiseach Meetings
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Session 21865: 1993-12-03 11:30:00
Dick Spring, Patrick Mayhew, Douglas Hurd and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn met in parallel with the tête-à-tête meeting between the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach, along with a large array of officials on each side. The main topic under discussion was British government contacts with the PIRA and Irish recriminations. Both delegations then went on to offer assessments of PIRA and Loyalist paramilitary positions.
Membership (at session start):
John Major, Albert Reynolds (2 total)
Representing 2 delegations:
British Government , Irish Government
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Brief Summary Record of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 - (file)
A letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens giving a brief two-page summary of the fairly contentious Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993. which goes through the different meetings that were held and briefly states the conclusions they came to. It was agreed to discuss the text of the Declaration further during a Butler/Nally meeting to be held on 6 December 1993.
Comment on the Outcome of the Anglo-Irish Talks of 3 December 1993 - (file)
Comments on the outcome of the 3 December 1993 talks, including an assessment of the reaction of Irish officials and press. Highlighted.
Handwritten Record of the Ministers' Meeting of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.30 - (file)
Handwritten record of the ministers' meeting happening in parallel to the tête-à-tête at 3 December 1993 Anglo-Irish summit. Summarised speech.
Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Meeting between the Irish and British Governments - (file)
Provides an account of the Anglo-Irish non-Summit that took place on 3 December 1993, with John Major, Patrick Mayhew and Douglas Hurd from the British Government and Albert Reynolds, Dick Spring and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn from the Irish Government. Encloses a record of the early afternoon meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major, and a note on the late afternoon plenary meeting between the two delegations to discuss proposed amendments in the Joint Declaration.
Prime Minister's Opening Statement [to Press Conference on 3 December 1993] - (file)
A speech headed 'Prime Minister's Opening Statement' and annotated '?3/12/94?' [sic]. Given its position within the file it seems likely to have been a draft of Major's opening statement to the press following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993.
Programme for a Meeting between Reynolds and Major – 3 December 1993 - (file)
Programme and delegate list for a meeting between Reynolds and Major on 3 December 1993 at Dublin Castle.
Record of Morning Ministerial Meeting at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 - (file)
Record of morning ministerial session at 3 December 1993 Anglo-Irish summit, held in parallel with the Albert Reynolds/John Major tête-à-tête. Large teams fielded. Meeting mainly concerned Irish concerns over revelation of British-PIRA contact.
Record of Morning Ministerial Session on 3 December 1993 - (file)
Provides a summary of the discussion that took place on 3 December 1993 in Dublin where the British delegates responded to recriminations from the Irish delegates regarding the recent revelation of the existence of communication links between IRA and the British Government, and discussed the possible outcomes of the talks in light of this information.
Record of the Morning Ministerial Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 - (file)
A letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne recording the morning Ministerial session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993. The meeting focused on recriminations over revelations of British/IRA contacts.
Summary of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 - (file)
Summary of the day's events, including timings.
Transcript of Joint Press Conference between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993 - (file)
Transcript of the joint press conference following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993. In the original National Archive file, the document begins at p.3 and then pp.1-2 are at the end. We have reorganized here for ease of use.
Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993 - (file)
Transcription of the joint press conference given by John Major and Albert Reynolds in Dublin on 3 December 1993 after the working meeting between the British and Irish Governments.
Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993 - (file)
Transcription of the joint press conference given by John Major and Albert Reynolds in Dublin on 3 December 1993 after the working meeting between the British and Irish Governments. The date on the first page is an error, and should read 3 December 1993.
Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993 - (file)
Transcription of the joint press conference given by John Major and Albert Reynolds in Dublin on 3 December 1993 after the working meeting between the British and Irish Governments. The date on the first page is an error, and should read 3 December 1993.
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