The RIRA is considered a terrorist organisation by the British government, the Irish government, and the European Union. The group has been responsible for numerous attacks on British security forces and civilians in Northern Ireland. In recent years, the RIRA has been largely inactive, but it remains a threat to security in Northern Ireland.
While most RIRA members are Catholic, it is important to note that not all Catholics support the RIRA or its goals. In fact, many Catholics in Northern Ireland have spoken out against the RIRA and its use of violence.