Adams In Plea For Disappeared Information

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has appealed for information about the whereabouts of remains of people who were murdered and secretly buried by the IRA.

Mr Adams has repeatedly denied allegations that he was involved in the disappearances or had knowledge of them.

Nine bodies have been recovered but seven are still in unmarked, unknown graves.

The BBC has reported that Mr Adams met recently with the Commission for the Location of Victims Remains.

He said: "It is vitally important that those charged with this difficult task have all the information possible.

"If there is any other information available which might help I am appealing again for those with it to now bring it forward.

"I want to commend and support all the families who have suffered a grievous injustice and who have campaigned with dignity for many years to locate the remains of their loved ones.

"I also want to acknowledge once again the grave injustice inflicted upon these families and to express my deep regret about this.

"I want to thank everyone who has worked to help the families. They deserve our full support.

"It is imperative that efforts continue to find the remains.

"The suffering of all of these families have gone on too long.

"They have a fundamental right to bury their loved ones and there is an onus on everyone to help bring this about."

(NE/GK)