Adams defends IRA dead commemoration dinner

Gerry Adams today defended his decision to attend a dinner commemorating more than 400 members of the IRA and Sinn Fein who have died in the Troubles.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2002 - 13:29

Gerry Adams today defended his decision to attend a dinner commemorating more than 400 members of the IRA and Sinn Fein who have died in the Troubles.

The dinner in Dublin tonight, at which the Sinn Fein president is guest speaker, has attracted criticism from relatives of those killed by the IRA.

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