A man arrested in connection with the murder of a Raphoe cattle dealer was taken to a remote station to ensure senior gardai involved in the case could not “interfere” with him, it was claimed today.

A young Donegal woman today described the movements of her boyfriend’s car to the Morris Tribunal today on the night local cattle dealer Richie Barron was killed.

AN ESCAPED prisoner denied permission to marry is believed to be on his honeymoon abroad after evading a nationwide search for him.

A second warrant was issued today for Irish customs officials to board a Mongolian-registered ship suspected of being involved in people trafficking.

THE federation representing seafarers called on Defence Minister Michael Smith yesterday to buy three helicopters for the Air Corps air\sea rescue missions.

THE 60 million plan to acquire three Air Corps search and rescue helicopters will proceed next year, despite the cutbacks in this year's budget, Defence Minister Michael Smith insisted yesterday.

The crew of a Greek shipping tanker have launched industrial action in Foynes, Co Limerick, until their employer pays them wages that have been withheld for several months.