CALLS for a public inquiry into the first garda officer killed in the Troubles were yesterday backed by the widow of slain Garda Jerry McCabe.

Calls for a public inquiry into the first garda officer killed in the Troubles were today backed by the widow of murdered garda Jerry McCabe.

THE son of the first garda to be killed in the Troubles has expressed frustration following a meeting with a veteran republican linked to the gang that killed his father.

HUNDREDS of armed troops were in position in Leinster House acting under orders to shoot and kill if necessary during violent protests by republicans in 1972, it emerged yesterday.

THERE was some disquiet during the week over the disclosure that G2 (military intelligence) were keeping files on civilians like Anthony Coughlan, as well as the usual suspects who had previously had connections with subversive organisations.