The statement issued last night by the IRA . . . is an affront to Irish people, north and south. There is one Óglaigh na hÉireann in this country and that is the Irish Army .
- Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny
It is a matter for the two governments to discharge their responsibilities in ensuring that the agreement is implemented in full.
- Minister for Finance, Mr Cowen
A petulant, belligerent and somewhat threatening statement last night from the IRA . . .
- Labour leader, Mr Pat Rabbitte
. . . its belligerent tone and its implication that weapons can be used as some kind of bargaining chip.
- Mr Dan Boyle, Green Party
