Government backs Paisley before Sinn Féin

THE current crisis in the peace process can be linked to Ian Paisley’s unachievable demand for photographing the IRA decommissioning.

The IRA was prepared to decommission all of its weapons before Christmas, in the presence of General John de Chastelain and two clergymen from both communities. It also offered to end all activities that would be contrary to the Good Friday Agreement.

I think this was a pretty good offer, especially when there isn’t a word about loyalist or British guns being decommissioned.