Quotes by Dick Spring

About Dick Spring:

Richard "Dick" Spring is an Irish businessman and former politician. He was first elected as a Labour Party Teachta Dála (TD) in 1981 and retained his seat until 2002. He became leader of the Labour Party in 1982, and held this position until 1997. He served as Minister for the Environment (1982–1983), Minister for Energy (1983–1987) and Minister for Foreign Affairs (1993–November 1994, December 1994 – 1997). He also served as Tánaiste during those three governments. Prior to his political career Spring was a successful sportsman who played for the Ireland national rugby union team.
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It... is the best opportunity we've had in the last 25 years to bring about a settlement in Northern Ireland, and I think we should leave no stone unturned to achieve that.

Dick Spring

There is a great deal of work that can be done between the SDLP representing the Nationalist population and the Unionist Parties, and I believe we should set down to do that.

Dick Spring

If I felt we had alienated the Unionists, it would worry me because we've spent a great deal of time trying to open up discussion and dialogue with the Unionist Parties.

Dick Spring

The British Government and the Irish Government have accepted very clearly the Mitchell Report.

Dick Spring

I believe we've spent many years trying to bring about talks which have all the Parties in Northern Ireland involved so that there'd be inclusive talks.

Dick Spring

I'm not getting frustrated... we all knew from the start that this would be a long process.

Dick Spring

Author Bio

  • NameDick Spring
  • DescriptionIrish politician, hurler and Gaelic footballer
  • BornAugust 29, 1950
  • CountryIreland
  • ProfessionGaelic Football Player; Diplomat; Politician; Rugby Union Player; Hurler