The leader of Sinn Féin in the Dáil, Mr Caoimhghin Ó Caolain, indicated last night that he accepted that the IRA had no part to play in a democratic society and that the leadership of his party was as frustrated as any other party with the current impasse in the peace process.
Speaking on RTE's Prime Time, Mr Ó Caolain added that he would continue to work to find a political solution to the situation.
"I do believe, in a fully democratic society, that there is no place for paramilitary organisations in any shape or form. Make no mistake about it," he said.
"With all the years of hard work leading up to the Good Friday agreement, this has created great frustration for the Sinn Féin leadership, as much and perhaps more than for any other on this island. And we want to see a conclusion to all of this reached and reached speedily."