Blair must deliver
The revelation last week that a further independent inspection of IRA arms dumps has taken place was a timely boost to the peace process, and confirmation, yet again, of the commitment of the IRA to that process.
``The IRA has once again fully honoured its commitments and complied with the terms of our engagement and we are convinced that this co-operation will continue,'' independent inspectors Martti Ahtisaari and Cyril Ramaphosa said.
Even the tone of this statement, from impartial inspectors, indicates the honesty and integrity with which the IRA has honoured its commitment of last May. It is a matter of urgency, in the coming weeks, that the British government begins to do the same.
Tony Blair is likely to secure a second term for his government this week, propelled to power with an increased mandate from the British public.
This will offer the British Prime Minister an ideal opportunity to face down the securocrats in his own establishment who have resisted demilitarisation, and to finally address the blocking tactics of David Trimble and other unionists on such crucial issues as policing.
The IRA has delivered. The ball is in your court, Mr Blair.
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