IRA in winding down talks, says Ahern

IRA members are in talks about ending paramilitary and criminal activities and decommissioning their weapons, according to the Taoiseach.

Speaking in Warsaw, Bertie Ahern said he did not know how long the process would take, but he was satisfied that talks were taking place.

The Taoiseach was answering questions about Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams’ appeal to the IRA last month.