Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness attended the state funeral today of former Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds.
Commenting on his legacy, Mr McGuinness said,
“Albert Reynolds played a critically important role in building the embryonic peace process in Ireland.
“His decision to open up direct dialogue with Sinn Féin was a crucially important development which led ultimately to all-party negotiations and agreement.
“His courage in initiating political dialogue as an alternative to conflict is a model that should be followed across the world.”Ends/Críoch