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State papers: Former NI first minister grew increasingly frustrated during 2000 and 2001 as the IRA refused to decommission

It was noted that ‘the unionists did not want their faces rubbed’ in the fact that there would not be a dual name for the police force.

Irish officials were warned that any name change to the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) would have to take into consideration unionist concerns.

It was noted that ‘the unionists did not want their faces rubbed’ in the fact that there would not be a dual name for the police force.

Newly released documents also show how Irish president declined invite to Charles and Diana's wedding

It was noted that ‘the unionists did not want their faces rubbed’ in the fact that there would not be a dual name for the police force.

The UUP delegation raised concerns about the phrasing of the timing of decommissioning in the summer of 1999.

It was noted that ‘the unionists did not want their faces rubbed’ in the fact that there would not be a dual name for the police force.

All paramilitary groups were to decommission by May 2000 under the Good Friday Agreement.

The Northern Irish comedians builder father Jack was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries in 1988 after refusing to pay protection money.