IRA bank raid claims a 'setback' for peace process: Ahern

Northern Ireland Chief Constable Hugh Orde’s assertion that the IRA was involved in the Northern Bank robbery in Belfast is a “serious set-back” to the peace process, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said today.

Mr Ahern described the allegations as a “matter of deep concern” and said it corroded the public confidence the Government had to foster to obtain a comprehensive settlement in Northern Ireland.