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Examinations of the case have established that there was collusion, he added, with two state agents within the UDA who were involved.

He had hoped the inquest would have revealed more details about the circumstances behind the murder and ultimately a state apology, as it involved an Army agent within the UDA.

Basic check-ups are classed as one UDA while complex work, such as bridges, crowns and dentures, is classed as 12 UDAs.

A source described the discussions with South East Antrim UDA representatives as "highly sensitive".

Eugene Heenan was in a minibus with 14 others that was targeted by the UDA.