Kenny says leak will hit process confidence

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny says the leaking of a departmental document on the peace process will hit confidence between the parties.

"The contents of the accidentally leaked Department of Foreign Affairs briefing document on the peace process will do nothing to restore confidence between the parties at this critical juncture," he said.

"The assertion that the IRA is still recruiting and training new members is disturbing, as it comes at a time when they and other paramilitary organisations should be moving towards disbandment.

"Sinn Féin must use its influence to persuade the IRA that the use of violence has no place in the future of Northern Ireland."