Sinn Fein president, Mr Gerry Adams, described the death of Princess Diana as "a tragedy" at a press conference in New York yesterday. "Of course, Sinn Fein recognises the terrible tragedy for the families involved, especially for Diana's sons and for the families of the other people killed. And we as individuals appreciate very much the compassion she has shown over the years to people who were marginalised, people who were on the edge of society," he said.
He was pressed about claims that the IRA once planned to assassinate Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Reacting angrily, Mr Adams strongly rejected the question. "Journalists would do well not to take nonsense stories that sometimes have their birth and inception in Alice in Wonderland."
