'Benefits to the IRA remaining in existence' says Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern has said there could be benefits to the IRA remaining in existence, as it helps to control the spread of dissident republicans.

'Benefits to the IRA remaining in existence' says Bertie Ahern
Wed, 21 Oct, 2015 - 09:20

Bertie Ahern has said there could be benefits to the IRA remaining in existence, as it helps to control the spread of dissident republicans.

The former Taoiseach was reacting to yesterday's reports which found that the IRA Army Council still exists, but remains committed to peace.

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