The Sinn Féin Mayor of Kerry, Toireasa Ferris, looks set to survive a motion of no confidence over her refusal to condemn the killing of Det Garda Jerry McCabe, it emerged today.

The Sinn Féin Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Toireasa Ferris, tonight faces a motion of no confidence over her refusal to condemn the killing of Det Garda Jerry McCabe.

Pat Kearney, a spokesman for the family of slain Det Garda Jerry McCabe, has given the family's reaction to a statement of apology by Det McCabe's killers.

Fianna Fáil was making frantic efforts to keep a Limerick East TD on side today amid concerns he would quit the party if Det Garda Jerry McCabe’s killers are released.

THE Government was split last night over the possible release of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe’s killers as part of a comprehensive deal on the North that may be secured on Wednesday.