INA Chairman Paul Doris on IRA Statement
Published: 28 July, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Irish Northern Aid, Inc.
212-736-1916
July 28, 2005
The following release was issued by Paul Doris, National Chairman, of Irish Northern Aid, Inc. this morning:
"Today we have seen the IRA issue a historic commitment to continue its pursuit of an independent and united
"The onus is now on the British and Irish governments to ensure the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and we call upon them to immediately restore the democratic institutions which have been suspended for nearly three years.
"Unionism can no longer be allowed to veto progress and change. Unionists must accept the significant democratic mandate of Irish republicanism and form an inclusive power sharing government.
"The IRA has once again shown its courage and unfaltering confidence by creating this huge opportunity for the Irish Peace Process to move forward.
"It is now time for all others to follow suit and remove ALL guns from Irish politics once and for all.
"On behalf of the Executive Board of Irish Northern Aid, I wholeheartedly embrace today's commitment from the IRA. Further, I pledge that Irish Northern Aid will continue to work until our shared goal of an independent and united