Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

Under the arrangements for the North/South Ministerial Council, whether the departments of the Government of Eire are given equal status to the government departments in Northern Ireland; and if so, whether it is possible for the Government of Eire to insist on agreement from the Northern Ireland departments for any decision. [HL 5210].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 5210; 654 c275WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Equality Government departments Northern Ireland North South Ministerial Council Republic of Ireland