The quiet summer

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A fairly comprehensive analysis of why the summer in Northern Ireland was so quiet this year from Anne Cadwallader in the Christian Science Monitor. She believes it’s down to a number of factors including the actions of the Assets Recovery Agency, an independent body with legal powers to seize unexplained cash from paramilitaries. She has included some impressive figures:

Overall, Northern Ireland’s police figures record 109 shootings for June, July, and August of last year. So far this summer, the total is 48. There were 11 bombing incidents – compared to 52 last year. Gas bombs in particular dropped to 81 this year – almost two-thirds fewer than last. Politicians on both sides welcome the change.

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