And they said it wouldn't last....
|11:50 UK time, Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Tomorrow marks the 100th day of power-sharing. It seems like just yesterday (May 8) that the ministers were starting out in yet another chance at power-sharing. I'm working on a report for Evening Extra, Newsline 6.30 and Online. So far, I've interviewed Gerry Adams who sounded more negative than positive at first, complaining about inequality and pointing to the on-going problems around sectarianism. But he soon started to sound more like a supporter, when he declared: "The fact that the institutions are in place and that you will have 100 days is a huge achievement. And fair play to everyone involved in that. But it is all work in progress. I'm minded of when someone was asked what they thought about the French revolution. They said it was 'too soon to tell'."
Ian Paisley the First Minister was more forthcoming, talking up the assembly's "positive early influence" in tackling flash flooding, attracting new jobs, and the potential threat from Foot and Mouth disease.
As for Jim Allister, the DUP's former MEP, he has no qualms about making a judgement, and has declared republicans have gained more out of the new administration.
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