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David Cameron arrives in Northern Ireland | David Cameron arrives in Northern Ireland |
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Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Northern for a one-day visit. | Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Northern for a one-day visit. |
He is to address members of the Stormont assembly later. Mr Cameron was met at Stormont Castle by the first and deputy first ministers. | |
He is due to become the second prime minister to deliver a speech to members in the debating chamber since the Good Friday Agreement was signed. | |
The economy and political stability are expected to be key themes of his visit. | The economy and political stability are expected to be key themes of his visit. |
At a press conference following his arrival, Mr Cameron said he had enjoyed an "excellent discussion" with the first minister and deputy first minister. | |
He said topics discussed included security, job opportunities and a "shared future" for the people of Northern Ireland. | |
Mr Cameron also said it was important that the truth emerged from the Smithwick Tribunal which is examining allegations that Irish police, or a civilian working in the force, colluded with the IRA in the killing of RUC Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Bob Buchanan on 20 March 1989. | |
Mr Robinson welcomed Mr Cameron to Northern Ireland and confirmed security, the normalising of society in the region, the difficulties facing young people and job creation were among the issues discussed. | |
Mr McGuinness also welcomed the prime minister and thanked him for his "powerful statement" last year following the Saville Inquiry into the Bloody Sunday killings in Londonderry of January 1972. | |
He said people could look forward with "great confidence", knowing the power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland were "rock solid". | |
Mr Cameron is at Parliament Buildings where the speaker has formally welcomed him ahead of his address to MLAs. | |
Corporation tax | |
He is the first Conservative prime minister to speak in the chamber. | |
Mr Cameron visits an assembly which is now in control of policing and justice powers, but is seeking the power to lower corporation tax. | Mr Cameron visits an assembly which is now in control of policing and justice powers, but is seeking the power to lower corporation tax. |
He will attend a brief reception with party leaders, where other issues such as the creation of a Westminster-style opposition at Stormont are likely to be raised. | He will attend a brief reception with party leaders, where other issues such as the creation of a Westminster-style opposition at Stormont are likely to be raised. |
In an article in the Belfast Telegraph on Thursday, Mr Cameron said politics in Northern Ireland now "looks more stable than at any time since before the outbreak of the troubles". | In an article in the Belfast Telegraph on Thursday, Mr Cameron said politics in Northern Ireland now "looks more stable than at any time since before the outbreak of the troubles". |
"Against a background of greater political stability there's a chance to put normal, mainstream politics first," he said. | "Against a background of greater political stability there's a chance to put normal, mainstream politics first," he said. |