Dissident cases in jeopardy after ruling: gardaí

Investigations and prosecutions against dissident republicans have been thrown into disarray after a case was dropped following a landmark Supreme Court ruling scrapping a key piece of anti-terrorism legislation.

Last night, the Government said it was considering legislation to close the loophole, following what the Department of Justice called “urgent negotiations” with the gardaí and the Attorney General.

Garda sources said that up to 20 further cases could now be in jeopardy and that there might even be appeals in cases involving people recently convicted.