‘Make or crash’ report on paramilitary activities in Northern Ireland also says PIRA’s army council still existsThe Provisional IRA still exists albeit in a “much reduced form”,according to a unique “make or crash” report into ongoing paramilitary activities in Northern Ireland.
However, the Northern Ireland secretary, and Theresa Villiers,stressed on Tuesday that the PIRA of the Troubles was well beyond recall” – a comment that suggests the republican paramilitary group does not pose a threat to the overall peace process. Related: Death of an assassin: how the killing of Kevin McGuigan reawakened Belfasts political strife Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com