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Tue 05 May 2004SF, DUP out to consolidate positionsNorthern Ireland overview: Most parties are concentrating on local issues rather than Europe, writes Dan Keenan, Northern News EditorSeven contenders have been nominated for this European Parliament election amid growing voter disengagement with electoral politics. Suspension of Stormont, election fatigue and the ongoing political impasse have led many to fear another drop in turnout. Turnout last November was some 122,000 down on the previous election. Most, but not all the local parties are making a priority of local political issues over European concerns.