Statement on the commitment by the IRA to end it's armed campaign
Today's developments can herald a new era for all of the people on the island of Ireland.
I welcome the commitment by the IRA to end its armed campaign, to complete the process of decommissioning and to use exclusively peaceful means.
The end of the IRA as a paramilitary organisation is the outcome the Governments have been working towards since the cessation of military activities in 1994. If the IRA's words are borne out by verified actions, it will be a momentous and historic development.
Our focus now is on the completing the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, which has brought such immense benefits to this country.
This is a proud and confident, modern country.
I believe we can look forward to future of peace and prosperity, based on mutual trust and reconciliation, and a final end to violance.