Sinn Fein Sinn Féin -- Building an Ireland of Equals

President Mary McAleese repsonse

26 September, 2005

President Mary McAleese

President Mary McAleese

President Mary McAleese said yesterday's announcement on IRA arms would remove a major obstacle to the search for a lasting and peaceful solution to the problems which had beset the north of Ireland for so long.

"I hope that these developments will help to bring about a better climate in which trust between the two communities in Northern Ireland can flourish in the years ahead and that it will herald a speedy end to all ongoing paramilitary activity. We are indebted to both the Irish and British governments and the many individuals and organisations who have worked tirelessly to bring about today's developments in order to help create a much better climate for political progress in Northern Ireland," the President said.