Northern Ireland Office
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September 30
11:51
2015
Following her meeting, Ms Villiers said:
The involvement of Northern Irelands church leaders and faith representatives in the debate about Northern Irelands future is welcome. I briefed them on the progress of the talks. I was also clear about the serious consequences if the parties fail to agree.
Finding a way forward will not been easy and I am therefore pleased the church leaders and faith representatives have committed to doing all they can to help. I also know that leaders from other areas of civil society in Northern Ireland are ready to offer similar support and I will remain in contact with them as this process unfolds.