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| Haass talks: New set of proposals expected | Haass talks: New set of proposals expected |
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| A new set of proposals aimed at resolving disputes over flags, parades and the past could be given to NI's main political parties within 24 hours. | A new set of proposals aimed at resolving disputes over flags, parades and the past could be given to NI's main political parties within 24 hours. |
| The document is being prepared by the former US diplomat, Richard Haass, who is chairing talks on the three issues. | The document is being prepared by the former US diplomat, Richard Haass, who is chairing talks on the three issues. |
| A previous draft of the ex-diplomat's proposals was criticised by unionists earlier this week, with the DUP describing them as unacceptable. | A previous draft of the ex-diplomat's proposals was criticised by unionists earlier this week, with the DUP describing them as unacceptable. |
| Dr Haass is expected to spend Wednesday drawing up a fresh document. | Dr Haass is expected to spend Wednesday drawing up a fresh document. |
| It is believed the revised proposals will be given to the five executive parties either on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. | It is believed the revised proposals will be given to the five executive parties either on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. |
| Meanwhile, Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers is due to attend a meeting with the Irish Deputy Prime Minister (Tánaiste) Eamon Gilmore in Dublin on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Haass proposals. | |
| 'Still hopeful' | 'Still hopeful' |
| Dr Haass is being assisted in the negotiations by Harvard professor Meghan O'Sullivan, who is the vice chair of the talks. | Dr Haass is being assisted in the negotiations by Harvard professor Meghan O'Sullivan, who is the vice chair of the talks. |
| He has said he is still hopeful of reaching agreement by the end of this week. | He has said he is still hopeful of reaching agreement by the end of this week. |
| Earlier this week, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, who leads the largest unionist party, said there would be "steam coming out of my ears" if he thought that the first draft Haass document was the final paper. | Earlier this week, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, who leads the largest unionist party, said there would be "steam coming out of my ears" if he thought that the first draft Haass document was the final paper. |
| Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly said his party had "difficulty" with some of the proposals in the first paper, but added that agreement was possible. | Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly said his party had "difficulty" with some of the proposals in the first paper, but added that agreement was possible. |