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Lord Alderdice: entrench the Principles of the GFA in the EU Withdraw Bill

March 22, 2018 in /by

Our Chairman Lord Alderdice, together with Chris Patten (Conservative), Angela Smith (Labour) and Onora O’Neill (Cross-Bench) put down an amendment to the Bill to entrench the Pinciples of the Good Friday Agreement. Here is why Lord Alderdice felt it was necessary –

European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

21 March 2018 Volume 790

House of Lords, Committee (9th Day)

Lord Alderdice (LD): My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Patten of Barnes, not only for the passionate and articulate way in which he introduced the debate on this group of amendments—particularly Amendment 261—but also for the lifetime of commitment that he has given to the issues of Northern Ireland. That length of commitment speaks a great deal to me, as someone from that part of the United Kingdom.

Opinion: A ‘Brexit Convention’ for Northern Ireland

January 12, 2017 in /by

We are committed to partnership, equality and mutual respect as the basis of relationships within Northern Ireland, between North and South, and between these islands.” Preamble to the Belfast Good Friday Agreement 1998

There is one certainty that is clear in the opening weeks of 2017: we are in uncertain times. Much of the current commentary and discourse is about the RHI scandal, who was responsible, who was to blame. There are serious issues and questions unresolved and in whatever talks process that will emerge, a lot of focus will be on getting answers.

Belfast marks Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

November 18, 2016 in /by

A panel of expert speakers outlined the challenges and opportunities for Northern Ireland’s female entrepreneurs at an event in Belfast today to mark Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. The event, in conjunction […]

Post-EU referendum Toolkit launched

October 11, 2016 in /by

The Centre for Democracy & Peace Building (CDPD) “EU Debate NI” programme has launched a post-EU referendum toolkit for community groups and organisations. The toolkit has three key parts: 1. […]

Sir Van Morrison to perform at CDPB dinner

June 30, 2016 in /by

The Centre for Democracy and Peace Building are delighted to offer you a unique opportunity to support our work at the exclusive ‘Imagine’ dinner with an intimate concert by the legendary Sir Van Morrison.