Our hard-working MLAs
Our elected representatives discussing the socio-economic benefits of an inter-governmental institution consisting of the United Kingdom (and associated constituents) the Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey.
COMMITTEE ON THE
PREPARATION FOR GOVERNMENT
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Mr P Robinson: I propose that further consideration be given to an overarching British Isles council.Mr P J Bradley: Or Celtic Isles.
The Chairman (Mr Molloy): Could we have consensus on a name?Dr Farren: If I proposed calling it comhairle na n-Oileán, would that be acceptable?
Mr P Robinson: Is that the Ulster Scots for it?
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The Chairman (Mr Molloy): Do we have consensus on the proposal?
Mr Murphy: What was it again?
Mr P Robinson: That further consideration be given to the overarching British Isles council.Mr Ford: The bullet point on the agenda says, “Council of the Isles”, which would avoid some of the difficulties that might arise.
Dr Farren: It is all in the phraseology.
Mr Ford: You put it in Irish.
Mr P Robinson: The bullet point says, “New Council of the Isles”.
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- Northern Ireland Assembly - Preparation for Government Committee Tuesday 29 August 2006