"The Dublin jury decision relates to a specific allegation broadcast and published online by the BBC about Gerry Adams.
Our thoughts today are with the innocent victims who suffered at the hands of the IRA - ruthless terrorists who were victim-makers for many years. I would struggle to find a victim of IRA violence who has changed their view of Gerry Adams.
While journalists must always be able to scrutinise and investigate in the public interest, the BBC have significant questions to answer. How have they found themselves in a situation where allegations were insufficiently evidenced with the consequence that license payers money will now be spent on both damages and reputed legal costs running into many millions?"