Ulster peace talks continue
News Article 1 December 2004
The prime minister has been having further meetings with Northern Ireland's political leaders as speculation mounts that a major breakthrough is imminent.
Ulster peace deal remains on track
Press Review 1 December 2004
Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party are expected to agree by next week to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland.
Hopes grow for NI peace breakthrough
News Article 30 November 2004
Northern Ireland peace talks have continued amid hopes for a final deal on IRA disarmament and restoring devolution.
Northern Ireland peace deal edges closer
Press Review 30 November 2004
The year-long stalemate in the Northern Ireland peace process may be drawing to a close.
PM welcomes NI dialogue
News Article 29 November 2004
The prime minister has welcomed the renewed dialogue on Northern Ireland but counselled against believing that all issues have been resolved.
Adams set for police talks
Press Review 29 November 2004
A delegation from Sinn Fein will today hold talks with Northern Ireland's most senior policeman, Hugh Orde.
Paisley drops IRA hint
Press Review 25 November 2004
Democratic Unionist leader Ian Paisley has hinted that if the IRA decommissioned its weapons, it could be allowed to continue as "an old boys' association".
Premiers set deadline of 'days' for peace deal
News Article 24 November 2004
The prime minister and his Irish counterpart have put a deadline of "days" on achieving a new Ulster peace deal following talks in Downing Street.
New hope for Northern Ireland power sharing
Press Review 23 November 2004
The prime minister's spokesman has signalled that Tony Blair is determined to press ahead before the end of this week with plans to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland for the first time in two years.
Bloody Sunday inquiry leaves key issues open
News Article 22 November 2004
As it approaches its conclusion the Saville inquiry has heard that it is still "not in any way clear" who shot the 27 civilians on Bloody Sunday.
Durkan attacks Sinn Fein peace talks role
News Article 21 November 2004
A senior nationalist politician has accused Sinn Fein of being more interested in "protecting the self image of the IRA" than enhancing the Good Friday agreement.
Adams urges rapid conclusion to peace talks
News Article 18 November 2004
Gerry Adams has indicated that the next few weeks could be make or break for the Northern Ireland peace process.
Trimble calls for 'end to drift' in Ulster
News Article 17 November 2004
David Trimble has called on the prime minister to "end the drift" in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Howard speaks out on NI peace process
News Article 25 October 2004
Tory leader Michael Howard has moved to reassure
