Kenny: Real IRA threats must be taken seriously

THREATS from the Real IRA that it is poised to launch a renewed campaign of violence across the North must be taken seriously, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny last night warned.

Members of the group’s “army council” broke a five-year media silence to boast of their intention to target PSNI officers in order to try to force British troops back onto the streets to back up police.

The republican splinter faction claims it has streamlined its operations during a three year reorganisation and is ready to attack Britain and representatives of the Stormont power-sharing executive.