Bertie Ahern says there could be benefits to the IRA remaining in existence - as it helps to control the spread of dissident republicans.

The former Taoiseach was reacting to yesterday's reports which found that the IRA Army Council still exists - but remains committed to peace.

Enda Kenny says there is now no room for so-called - creative ambiguity - which allowed paramilitary organisations to remain in place.

Bertie Ahern says he agrees - but says there are some unintended benefits to the IRA's continued existence: