St Andrews Agreement renews devolved government in Northern Ireland
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The St Andrews Agreement
The St Andrews Agreement was a significant milestone in the political landscape of Northern Ireland. Signed in 2006, it aimed to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland after a period of direct rule from London.
The Agreement
The agreement was named after the location of the negotiations, St Andrews in Scotland. It was designed to address the issues that had led to the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2002. The agreement set out a roadmap for the restoration of devolved government and laid out commitments from all parties to support the police and the rule of law.
Impact and Significance
The St Andrews Agreement led to the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2007, with power-sharing between the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin.
| Key Figures | Role |
|---|---|
| Tony Blair | UK Prime Minister |
| Bertie Ahern | Taoiseach of Ireland |
| Ian Paisley | DUP Leader |
| Gerry Adams | Sinn Féin Leader |
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