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.

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.