Who is Gerard "Gerry" Adams?
Q: Who is Gerard "Gerry" Adams?
A: Gerard "Gerry" Adams is an Irish politician who was the president of Sinn Féin, a political party that wants Northern Ireland to join the Republic of Ireland. He was a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast and was a member of the British Parliament for Belfast West.
Q: What is abstentionism?
A: Abstentionism is when someone does not go to Parliament because they do not believe that Britain should control Northern Ireland.
Q: What does the Irish republican movement include?
A: The Irish republican movement includes Sinn Féin and the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA).
Q: Is the IRA legal in both the UK and Republic of Ireland?
A: No, it is illegal in both countries as it is called a terrorist group by both governments.
Q: How did Gerry Adams contribute to peace process in Northern Ireland?
A: Gerry Adams was an important figure in the Northern Ireland peace process from late 1980s onwards. He met with John Hume, leader of SDLP (Social Democratic and Labour Party’s), as well as with Irish and British governments, and other parties involved. This eventually led to IRA stopping fighting in 1995, followed by them declaring war over in 2005.
Q: When did Gerry Adams retire from politics?
A: Gerry Adams retired from politics in February 2020.
