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Sat 12 Dec 2006Lack of agreement puts NI timetable in doubtThe British and Irish governments' timetable for Stormont devolution by March 26th is under increasing doubt with agreement still being sought over the policing and justice matters. Dan Keenan, Northern News Editor, reports.Sinn Féin had a week of intensive contacts with senior British officials concerning the shape and timetable for a Northern Ireland justice department. However, it all ended without setting in train the series of events to change its stance on support for the PSNI.