Peace process stalled

Madam, - On October 24th you reported that David Trimble is now seeking a timetable for the completion of IRA disarmament.

Madam, - On October 24th you reported that David Trimble is now seeking a timetable for the completion of IRA disarmament.

Unionists don't believe Gen de Chastelain, the British or Irish Governments, or the IRA, that substantial decommissioning has taken place. Whom, then, will they believe about an event that is self-evidently unprovable (complete disarmament)?

A primal reluctance to deal with nationalists as equals still dogs unionism. The excuses change, the reluctance remains. Years ago, it was Articles 2 and 3. Now, it's complete disarmament - the latest, but definitely not the last, reason for Ulster to say No. - Yours, etc.,

FRANK O'NEILL, Miltown Malbay, Co Clare.

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Madam, - What is P O'Neill's present status? Semi-retired? - Yours, etc.,

PAUL DELANEY, Beacon Hill, Dalkey, Co Dublin.