Adams: SF relationship with Irish Govt has been compromised

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has criticised the Taoiseach's decision to blame the Provisional IRA for last month's £26.5m (€37.8m) bank heist in Belfast.

Speaking after the PSNI blamed the IRA for the raid last week, Mr Ahern said he also had information suggesting the organisation was involved.

Mr Adams said today that he had asked Mr Ahern not to rush into pointing the finger at any group, but his request was ignored.

Mr Adams said the decision to blame the IRA had left the peace process in a mess and his party's relationship with the Irish Government had now been compromised.