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<p>On behalf of the Government I have been engaging intensively with the parties and,
as appropriate, the Irish Government towards the restoration of devolution in Northern
Ireland. The parties have made significant progress but some issues remain outstanding.
Our focus now needs to be on finding a compromise on these issues. At present, I believe
the parties are best placed to do this through direct discussion, with the support
of the UK Government and the Irish Government in accordance with the three stranded
approach.</p><p> </p>
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