Haggling
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There is disagreement in Northern Ireland over decommissioning of weapons of paramilitary groups. The first minister, David Trimble, wishes to delay the appointment of more ministers until the Irish Republican Army has started to shed its weaponry. The nationalist deputy, Seamus Mallon, argues that this issue should not be allowed to wreck the peace agreement. Unionist have to accept police reform, measures to bring greater equality between Protestants and Catholics, and greater cooperation between Ireland and Northern Ireland, and relating decommissioning to the appointment of ministers may be one area where they feel they have a position of strength.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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David Trimble's hire-wire act
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Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble, argues that Sinn Fein should not join the executive of the new administration until the Irish Republican Army (IRA) has started to disarm. There is a danger that the increased insistency of Trimble's calls for disarmament could lead the IRA to see such a move as a defeat, making it less likely to disarm. Trimble fears losing support from his own party, yet also argues that he will represent all of Northern Ireland as first minister. There are issues to be tackled such as calls for reform of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, and Trimble has yet to meet these challenges.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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UU turn
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The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and the British government have both argued that Sinn Fein could not join the cabinet of the new government of Northern Ireland until the Irish Republican Army had started to disarm. The government has since changed its view and, along with the Irish government, argues that the UUP leader, David Trimble, should make concessions. Trimble has been put under pressure by his own party, and also faces a difficult tim negotiating over Protestant marches in Catholic areas.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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