The discourse on reconciliation emerged in Northern Ireland during the 1990s with the beginnings of the peace process after the Troubles.
[6] There are similarities and differences between these communities in terms of structure, development, size, location, visions, and aims.
Accordingly, they pledge their continuing support to such organisations and will positively examine the case for enhanced financial assistance for the work of reconciliation.
The term was used by the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin in their negotiations with regard to a desire for political stability and community building.
[19] A leader of Corrymeela, David Stevens, has said that the concept of reconciliation has "seemingly lost its meaning" due to the historic failures to bring the two groups together.