IRA confirms talks with IICD
After a senior IRA source confirmed to An Phoblacht last Wednesday 30 May that a third inspection of IRA arms dumps had been carried out by the international arms inspectors, the IRA released a statement on Thursday, 31 May, revealing that an army representative had been involved in ongoing talks with the IICD since March.
The statement from the leadership of Oglaigh na hÉireann read as follows:
``Since 8 March our representative has been involved in an ongoing series of discussions with the Independent, International Commission on Decommissioning, including four meetings.
``This continuing dialogue and the inspections represent clear and irrefutable evidence of the IRA's commitment to a just and equitable peace settlement.
``The IRA leadership has honoured every commitment we have made and will continue to do so. Others should do likewise.
``We reiterate our view that the resolution of the issue of arms is a necessary step in a genuine peace process.''
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