The days of humiliation, of second-class citizens and of inequality are over and gone forever.

A real possibility now exists for a Government that is not led by either Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil

For good or ill, I'm a person of leadership. I do my best. I don't dodge responsibility.

Once water charges are in place they will only go up. This has been the history of all these charges

The Irish Republican Army has kept every commitment made by its leadership.

Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfillment.

In the past I have defended the right of the IRA to engage in armed struggle. I did so because there was no alternative for those who would not bend the knee, or turn a blind eye to oppression, or for those who wanted a national republic.