Transfer of policing and justice powers confirmed
An Taoiseach Brian Cowen and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown were today launching a deal to save the North's power-sharing government – confirming it will take on policing and justice powers from April 12.
The deal between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin includes new plans on overseeing parades.
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