Statement Gerry Adams 20.April

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams declared today
that the IRA was determined that it would not
undermine the peace process and the Good Friday
Agreement.

Here is the full text of his statement:

"Last Sunday I made a lengthy statement about
the future of the peace process which has been
widely welcomed. In the course of my statement
I answered three questions raised by the
British Prime Minister.

"It is my belief that all three questions were
answered fully. However, the Taoiseach, the
British Prime Minister and others have queried
my answer about alleged IRA activities.

"I want now in the interests of moving matters
forward to eliminate any doubt which might
exist in that regard.

"The IRA leadership makes it clear in its
statement that it is determined that its
activities will be consistent with its resolve
to see the complete and final closure of the
conflict.

"The IRA leadership is determined that there
will be no activities which will undermine in
any way the peace process and the Good Friday
Agreement.

"The IRA statement is a statement of complete
peaceful intent. Both governments have already
acknowledged this.

"The Joint Declaration and all other statements
should now be published. The commitments
contained in all statements should be
implemented."