Article: Sinn Fein Finally Responds to Peace Bid

LONDON Sinn Fein, the political ally of the Irish Republican Army, gave its first reply to last December's Anglo-Irish peace plan Sunday but made no reference to a cease-fire in Northern Ireland or ending terrorist violence.

In closing a party conference in the Irish Republic's County Donegal, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams said: "The declaration does not deal adequately with some of the core issues, and this is crucial.

"The declaration is a step in the peace process - not a solution. We must look forward to the next steps."

Last December's Downing Street Declaration offered Sinn Fein a seat at the peace table if the IRA observes a three-month cease-fire in the province, which has been ...

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