Traditional Unionist Voice
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Dublin jury verdict does not change the public record that Gerry Adams justified and defended IRA violence, citing books by Peter Taylor, Toby Harnden, Ed Moloney and Eamon Collins. He says Adams will face a higher court.
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DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP comments on a Dublin jury decision over a BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams, saying the BBC has significant questions to answer over insufficiently evidenced allegations and the cost of damages and legal fees to licence payers.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dublin jury decision on BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams Original release: Robinson comments on BBC court ruling (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams says he does not take DUP Leader Gavin Robinson's remarks seriously, stresses solidarity with all victims regardless of who was responsible, and accuses the DUP of historical links with armed loyalism, including Ulster Resistance. He urges Robinson to focus on making…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gavin Robinson remarks on victims and Gerry Adams response Original release: Gerry Adams responds to DUP Leader Gavin Robinson (opens in a new tab)
DUP Justice Spokesperson and East Belfast MLA Joanne Bunting says the next test after the first Northern Ireland prosecution over online support for terrorism is whether further cases follow. She argues dissident republican glorification must be treated the same as Provisional IRA glorification.
Justice and policing Issue: First Northern Ireland prosecution over online support for terrorism Original release: Will more face prosecution for terrorist support and glorification?… (opens in a new tab)
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams welcomes the claimants' decision to drop their civil case against him in London, saying it ends a case he argues should not have been pursued. He maintains he rejected all claims during his evidence and calls for renewed focus on a peaceful route to a united…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Claimants discontinue London civil case against Gerry Adams Original release: Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case (opens in a new tab)
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, speaking to reporters after the first day of a London civil case, says he is there to defend himself and challenge the allegations against him. He states he is an Irish republican seeking to end British rule and unite Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Statement from Gerry Adams (opens in a new tab)
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes the Secretary of State's Commons statement ruling out any Government plan to seek a dissident republican ceasefire linked to early prisoner releases. He says more terrorists should be jailed rather than released.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Secretary of State statement on dissident republican ceasefire and prisoner releases Original release: Secretary of State’s dissident commitment welcomed (opens in a new tab)