Adams, Gerry
In a dramatic development in the Northern Ireland peace process, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams met with Irish Premier Albert Reynolds and SDLP leader John Hume in Dublin, marking the first time a Sinn Fein leader has met a prime minister. The meeting came just hours after Adams and his
Adams, Gerry
In a dramatic turn of events, the IRA's ceasefire announcement has set off a chain reaction in Dublin and London, with Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams welcoming a historic handshake with Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds, while in London, Rev Ian Paisley was unceremoniously ejected from Number
Adams, Gerry
The British and Irish governments attempted to quell Unionist anxieties regarding a potential "sell-out" to Sinn Fein, as speculation surrounding a permanent IRA ceasefire reached a fever pitch. Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds prophesied a "new beginning" for the island, while Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams
Sinn Fein
The High Court has granted Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams permission to challenge the British government's ban on him visiting mainland Britain, citing his status as a European Union citizen. This decision is a significant step in a case that will test the concept of European Union citizenship
Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein's decision to reject the Downing Street declaration has sparked a heated debate in Northern Ireland, with critics accusing the party of undermining democracy and perpetuating violence. The Northern Ireland Secretary, Sir Patrick Mayhew, condemned the move, stating that it has isolated the republican movement more than
Adams, Gerry
President Clinton's meeting with Irish republican leader Gerry Adams has sparked ire in Britain, with the British government criticizing the US decision to admit Adams, who heads the political wing of the Irish Republican Army. The 48-hour visit, which was notable for Adams' toned-down rhetoric and numerous
Prime ministers
As the British government's plan for Northern Ireland's future sparks debate, Labour's Northern Ireland spokesperson Kevin Macnamara has called for clarification on key issues in the Downing Street declaration. This move comes as Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams prepares to write to Prime Minister
