The Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams, has set out his position on policing in an article published in An Phoblacht this morning.
Mr Adams says there are a number of sensitive issues to be resolved and that, if this is achieved, he will work to call a special Ard Fheis on policing policy within the timeframe agreed at the St Andrews negotiations.
Mr Adams also says he is willing to meet PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde, as well as the DUP and other parties to discuss the as yet unresolved policing questions.
Mr Adams said: 'I want to welcome Ian Paisley’s commitment to take up the post of First Minister and to share power with Sinn Féin once outstanding issues are resolved, and if the electorate so decide.
'I do not underestimate the challenge this is for Sinn Féin and for many republicans and nationalists. Nor do I underestimate the challenge a power-sharing arrangement presents for Mr Paisley and the DUP.
'However, I am confident that all of the outstanding issues can be resolved, including that of policing. Sinn Féin is for policing and a fair and effective legal and judicial system which is transparent and accountable. That requires a different policing experience to the one we have known.'
