JOHN BRUTON: Gerry Adams must accept the lost chance of Home Rule

Former taoiseach John Bruton says his recent comments did not denigrate the men of 1916; they merely questioned the wisdom of the leaders.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2014 - 01:00

John Bruton

MAKING judgments about historical decisions is not denigrating anyone.

Gerry Adams accuses me of 'denigrating' the Volunteers who fought in Dublin in 1916. Not so. I respect their sincerity and their bravery, and I have said so.

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