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<p>The Fresh Start Agreement has contributed to greater stability in Northern Ireland
than has been known for some time. Good progress has been made on its implementation,
including the delivery of legislation on welfare reform and steps towards establishing
the Independent Reporting Commission on paramilitary activity. The Government is working
closely with the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government, in accordance
with the three-stranded approach, to deliver the outstanding commitments. This includes
further steps to tackle paramilitary activity, financial reforms to support the devolution
of powers over the corporation tax rate, and continuing work to build consensus for
the creation of the new institutions on the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past as the
process moves into a more public phase. A meeting to review progress is scheduled
for 14 December.</p>
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