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Fri 01 Jan 2007State to hold talks with faith groups next monthThe first structured talks process between the State and the various faith groups to discuss areas of common concern is to be launched next month.A Government spokesman confirmed last night that a provisional date for the talks has been set for mid-February following meetings between civil servants and representatives of religious communities on the timetable and agenda to be pursued.