Main Points Of The Deal

Northern Assembly with 108 seats, elected by proportional representation

Northern Assembly with 108 seats, elected by proportional representation

Assembly to elect a 12-strong executive committee of ministers

Assembly's first task will be to set up a North-South ministerial council within one year

Council accountable to Assembly and Dail

Amendments of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution to establish the principle of change only by consent and the repeal of the (British) Government of Ireland Act

Inter-Governmental Council (Council of the Isles) to be set up with members drawn from Dail, Assembly, House of Commons and the new assemblies in Cardiff and Edinburgh

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