Haass says search for agreement will soon move to intensive negotiations phase
‘Hot house’ talks with referendum and visit to endorse agreement by US vice-president considered
Richard Haas, who returns to Belfast in two weeks to host another plenary session with the five parties in the Stormont Executive. Photograph: Peter Morrison
Talks on the search for progress on flags, parades and the legacy of the Troubles will soon move into a “negotiations phase” and the Irish and British governments will have specific roles to play, according to Dr Richard Haass who is chairing the talks.