I nominate the Reverend Ian Paisley for the position of First Minister of northern Ireland

If you militarise a situation, you beg for an armed response.

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

The last months, weeks and days have seen accelerating discussions, involving the DUP for the first time, about a comprehensive agreement which would see all outstanding matters dealt with and the Good Friday Agreement implemented in full.

We have to make sure the Good Friday Agreement works.

The Good Friday Agreement and the basic rights and entitlements of citizens that are enshrined within it must be defended and actively promoted by London and Dublin.

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