Province can have conflict resolution role, says Mallon

Northern Ireland could carve out a role for itself internationally by helping nations overcome conflict, Stormont Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon insisted today.

Mr Mallon, who is in Paris on the first leg of a tour of France and Germany with the First Minister David Trimble and Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey, said he would like to see the province use its experience of conflict resolution to inspire others.