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<p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland welcomes the resumption of the talks
process between the political parties of Northern Ireland, and will continue to work
to restore a functioning Executive. A locally elected, democratically accountable
devolved government will mean that decisions affecting the people of Northern Ireland
can be taken by locally elected ministers as soon as possible. The Secretary of State
also recognises the importance of providing clarity on this issue, and is currently
considering the recent judgment and the next steps.</p><p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland
Civil Service is in the midst of the appointment process for an Interim Advocate and
expects the post to be filled shortly.</p><p> </p>
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