An inquest into the death of murdered crime boss Martin Hyland was adjourned for six months today to allow gardaí time to investigate the killing.

GARDAÍ are confident they have identified the killers of crime boss “Marlo” Hyland and innocent bystander Anthony Campbell.

Gardaí reportedly believe that a leading Irish criminal based in southern Spain has been murdered.

The Chief Justice John Murray has sought details from the Department of Justice of the 23 gang members who Michael Mc Dowell has claimed were released on bail by the High Court.

Government ministers are due to discuss a range of new measures to crack down on organised crime at their weekly cabinet meeting today.

The blunt remarks directed at the judiciary by Justice Minister Michael McDowell in relation to “soft judges” on bail, and the sentences handed down to drug dealers, reflects the public frustration at this week’s events.

Every arm of the State must pull together to ensure the rule of law prevails against spiralling gun crime, the Minister for Justice said today.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has claimed in the Dáil that the Government is losing the war on criminal gangs.

The IRA was not involved in yesterday’s brutal killing of top drug baron Martin Hyland, the Taoiseach insisted today.