Thousands are alive today because of Good Friday Agreement – Adams

Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams during an interview at Sinn Féin headquarters in Belfast ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement (Liam McBurney/PA)

Thousands of people are alive today because of the peace brought about by the Good Friday Agreement, former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said.

Mr Adams also said that while he does not believe a united Ireland is inevitable, he regards the historic peace deal as a stepping stone towards it.