Justice Minister attends Irish Association Conference

5.20.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Sat 16th Oct 2010

Speaking at the annual Irish Association Conference in Newry entitled 'Northern Ireland: Solved - Not Settled", I argued that while Northern Ireland is undoubtedly more settled than any time in its history, the real challenge remains the creation of a shared future.

Brian Kennaway Irish Association President (centre) welcomed me, as Northern Ireland Minister of Justice (left) and Éamon Ó Cuív TD, Irish Minister for Public Protection to the Conference 'Northern Ireland - Solved but not Settled?' in Newry. (Photo © 2010 The Irish Association)

I said:

"We have come a long way in recent years. As a society, we are moving forward and we are in a better place. But whilst we can take heart from the progress that has been made, we must recognise more needs to be done."

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