"Coexistence is possible and there is a need to recognise the harm caused, as well for those responsible to accept their responsibility", wrote Urkullu on his blog. He then went on to write that "he acknowledges the need to continue with this critical and self-critical re-appraisal of the past".

The "Glencree Initiative” has been pursued over the past four and a half years by the victims of violence from both sides of the political spectrum, and they now want to use their experience to make "a positive contribution in favour of peaceful coexistence".