After the collapse of the first IRA cessation Sinn Féin undertook a series of political initiatives to put the peace process back on track and succeeded in this in 1997. In September 1997 all-party talks formally began in Castle Buildings in Stormont. Strand 1 dealt with relationships in the North and was chaired by the British Government, Strand 2 dealt with All-Ireland and was chaired by Senator George Mitchell and Strand 3 dealt with British Irish relations.
Sinn Féin response to the British government's opening statement at the peace talks being held in Dublin Castle. (17 February 1998)
Sinn Féin submission to multi-party talks 24 March 1998 outlining what kind of Agreement is required to bring about a durable and lasting peace.
Sinn Féin submission to multi-party talks - 3 February 1998
Sinn Féin submission to all three strands of the multi-party talks 19 January 1998 addressing the 'Propositions on Heads of Agreement' presented by the two governments last week.
A Sinn Féin Submission to Strand Three of the multi-party talks 27 October 1997 setting out the belief that any new political arrangement reached in the negotiations must be reflected in a new agreement between the British and Irish governments.
A Sinn Féin Submission to Strands One and Two of the multi-party talks 17 October 1997 dealing with constitutional issues and the exercise of national self-determination.
Opening Remarks by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP to Strand Two of the Peace talks 7 October 1997
Sinn Féin's submission to Strand One of the multi-party talks 10 October 1997 setting out the redefining the totality of relationships between the people of this island and our nearest neighbour.
Sinn Féin submission to the liasion sub-committee on confidence building at the multi-party talks in 1998.
A Case for an Independent Public Inquiry — 31 March 1998 Submitted to British Government 21 December 1997 Submitted to Liaison Sub-Committee on Confidence Building Measures 31 March 1998
A Sinn Féin submission to Strands One and Two of the multi party talks on 10th November 1997 dealing with justice issues, rights and safeguards.
