It was only last week that many across Northern Ireland came together to reflect and mark 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, which promised a Northern Ireland free from paramilitary intimidation and violence. However, for many, that promise has not been realised as thugs operating under the guise of paramilitary organisations, to instil fear, continue to wreak havoc across our communities for their own ill-gotten means.
It is imperative that we do all within our power to finally remove these violent criminals from our communities, through a robust justice system, a clear message must be sent that such actions will not be tolerated.