YOUNGER viewers will no doubt find the TV series on Charles J Haughey interesting, and it will evoke memories for older people who can still remember the events.

THE late Captain James Kelly, who died during the week, seemed almost obsessed with clearing his name for having supposedly conspired to import arms illegally in 1970. He was cleared in court, along with Charlie Haughey and two others, but some people were never prepared to accept that verdict.

THE former army intelligence officer at the centre of the arms crisis in the 1970s, Captain James Kelly, was an innocent man, the Taoiseach said last night.

The Minister for Justice is likely to face calls for a further inquiry into the 1970 Arms Trial when he makes a statement to the Dail later today.