The Bishop of Derry, Dr Edward Daly, has lifted the ban on the remains of IRA members being present in church during requiem mass after a statement by the IRA that shots would no longer be fired over the coffins of its members.

Report shows shots being fired over the coffin of an IRA man in Derry.

To camera Jim Dougal.

Disturbances at the funerals of IRA men Eddie McSheffrey and Paul Deary in Belfast.

Interview with Northern Ireland Secretary, Tom King on his reaction to the decision.

The reporter is Jim Dougal.

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