Don’t hold your breath?

Worth noting before it slips any further off the BBC main headlines. Speaking today at the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, regarding his speech last week, Gerry Adams said “others have said there must be an answer within weeks, I have to say that in my opinion, it is not likely that the IRA’s process can conclude as hastily as that.” So, reading between the lines, aren’t we always, don’t expect an IRA response before the election? And why would there be? After all, there are plenty of commentators already examining that supposed silver lining on Adams’ behalf. Any further information would only encourage a comparison to the last nag that was put up for sale

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