Sinn Fein has vowed to press for the implementation of stalled recommendations on dealing with flags and cultural issues in Northern Ireland, blaming the lack of progress on an “abject failure” of unionist leadership.
The report made 44 recommendations, but was unable to find consensus on a number of issues including changing legislation around the flying of flags from lampposts. The party said the report did not provide all the solutions but did offer a “roadmap” to address issues around division and suggested ways that culture and tradition can be celebrated and commemorated on the basis of “equality and mutual respect”.
In regard to legacy issues, the document restates Sinn Fein’s support for the mechanisms set out in the Stormont House Agreement of 2014. The party also said it will seek support for a National Reconciliation Day to remember all victims of conflict on the island of Ireland. “The recent restoration of our political institutions provides new energy, new opportunities and real hope,” she said.
“As political leaders we must focus on the opportunities that a restoration of the Executive and Assembly provides. We need to see now, a real step change in confronting and tackling sectarian attitudes and structures.
Sinn Fein Stormont Michelle O'neill
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