'Mystifying and dispiriting' that no policies for reconciliation across the island of Ireland have been outlined by governments, former Presbyterian moderator tells the Irish Senate
Dr Norman Hamilton was speaking at a public hearing on the constitutional future of the island of IrelandIt is mystifying that no administration has a clear policy on what reconciliation in Ireland is or the steps needed to make it happen, a former Presbyterian moderator has said.A public hearing on the constitutional future of the island is taking place.
"That in practice means that every time a political leader speaks of reconciliation there's no clarity at all as to what he or she is actually describing or advocating. Rev Daniel Kane, convener of the Presbyterian Church of Ireland's council for public affairs and the Church's public affairs officer, Karen Jardine, also contributed to the committee hearing.
He said a future referendum would be very challenging for Northern Ireland and cause a degree of tension.
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