Timetable for implementation of the St Andrews agreement (Annex D)

Governments publish St Andrews agreement. 

Parties consult, including through the DUP Assembly group, the Sinn Fein Ard Comhairle and other appropriate party bodies, on the St Andrews agreement, and respond by 10 November. 

17 October:        

New Programme for Government Committee begins regular meetings to agree priorities for new Executive, with parties represented at leadership level.

20/21 November:        

Legislation at Westminster to give effect to the St Andrews agreement, including practical changes to the institutions (Annex A).

24 November:        

Assembly meets to nominate FM/DFM.

January:  

IMC Report.

March:        

Endorsement by the electorate of the St Andrews agreement.

14 March:        

Members of the Executive nominated by party leaders.

26 March:        

Power devolved and d'Hondt run.

Failure to agree to establish the Executive will lead to immediate dissolution of the Assembly, as will failure to agree at any stage, and the Governments will take forward new partnership arrangements on the basis previously announced.

• The St Andrews' Agreement
• Annex A - Practical changes to the operation of the institutions
• Annex B - Human rights, equality, victims and other issues
• Annex C - Financial package for the newly restored executive
• Annex E - Future national security arrangements