The Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has just released the following statement about the death of his party-man, Martin McGuinness:
“Throughout his life, Martin showed great determination, dignity and humility and it was no different during his short illness.”
“He was a passionate republican who worked tirelessly for peace and reconciliation and for the re-unification of his country. But above all he loved his family and the people of Derry and he was immensely proud of both.
“On behalf of republicans everywhere we extend our condolences to Bernie, Fiachra, Emmet, Fionnuala and Grainne, grandchildren and the extended McGuinness family.”
“I measc laochra na nGael go raibh a anam dílis.”
Martin McGuinness died this morning aged 66 following a rare heart disease.