Inter Party Talks?
David Ford is my guest for "Inside Politics" this weekend. I ask him if there is any "wobble room" in his party's previous rejection of the notion that they could provide a compromise candidate to head a future Justice ministry. Mr Ford says Alliance would attend any inter party talks held on the matter in the autumn. He points out that if the issue is dealt with by the Assembly Executive and Review Committee then Alliance would be absent as it isn't included on the body.
Alliance will actually discuss criminal justice matters with the NIO Minister Paul Goggins next week. I think the SDLP are also due a meeting and slots are being arranged with other parties. Before anyone portrays these as crunch talks on the impasse, it should be noted they were arranged some time ago, although it would be logical for the arrangements for transferring justice powers to come up.
If you want to hear the interview with David Ford, it's on Inside Politics on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio Ulster at a quarter to one tomorrow.
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