There are indications that the Orange Order and nationalist residents in North Belfast are about to formally end a three-year-old row about parading.
In the summer of 2013 the PSNI prevented Orange Order members from marching past nationalist homes in the Ardoyne area after their annual 12 July parade - and serious rioting ensued.
In protest, bandsmen established a makeshift camp at Twadell Avenue and it has cost the PSNI more than £20m to police the area since.
The agreement under discussion in recent weeks would see the camp dismantled and the Orange Order members allowed to complete their march home, on a one-off basis, with the consent of the nationalist residents.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has welcomed the move. James Brokenshire said: "I welcome the agreement which looks set to see the end of the North Belfast parading dispute.
"I commend the representatives of the Orange Order and the Crumlin Ardoyne Residents' Association for their efforts in negotiating a solution.
"This is a clear demonstration that local dialogue can work, and offers up the best chance of resolving disputes like this," added Mr Brokenshire.
