Why can’t the prince just fly in by plane to one of the regional airports, asked John Bruton

Francois Mitterand invited leaders to ceremony attended by other neutral states - and even Germany

Senior office holders faced questions over whether they belonged to conservative Catholic institution

Security action by Thatcher likely to alienate nationalists more, senior official warned Garret Fitzgerald

Tensions in 2002 worse than any time since 1969, loyalist representatives told Bertie Ahern

Studio Ulster, which opened earlier this year in Belfast, offers film-makers cutting-edge technological capabilities

Provisional IRA’s leadership outlined by assistant commissioner, who highlighted rank-and-file dissatisfaction

Activity on tarmac halted for 15-minute welcome ceremonies, causing disruption to normal business and flights

‘Éamon de Valera has been insulted’, Fianna Fáil minister complained in talks alongside Albert Reynolds

Idea, revived by current PM Keir Starmer, led to fears for identity rights under Good Friday Agreement

Hours-long interview in locked room for ‘entertainment’ value, Irish officials argued

Confidential report on inviting peacekeepers to North was ‘very helpful’ to minister Garret Fitzgerald

Taoiseach expressed anger at 2004 raid, carried out while Sinn Féin continued negotiations with British and Irish governments

Nearly 100,000 people work in a sector critical to the North’s economic success

Jon Boutcher says Northern devolution has failed the force, with budget stuck at 2010 levels