Good Friday Agreement: Decades in the making, but deal is still fragile

Considered by many the cornerstone of peace and stability on the island of Ireland, the Good Friday Agreement and the path to it was fraught with hurdles and political landmines, writes Juno McEnroe.

The deal, approved by voters in the North and in the Republic, encompassed the aspirations of both republicans and unionists. It allowed for decommissioning, reformed policing, and, ultimately, a blueprint for a peaceful existence that was overseen by a new power-sharing assembly.