No Government apology for IRA, says Adams

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said the Government should not apologise for the actions of the IRA, and that special criminal courts for members of paramilitary groups should be discontinued.

Speaking at his party’s pre-Dáil think-in in north Dublin, Mr Adams said his party had alternative budget proposals, including plans to create jobs and the introduction of a wealth tax.

Mr Adams said such a tax could raise up to €800m and was a fairer proposal than the property tax or other charges on citizens.