The inquest into the death of IRA “disappeared” victim Jean McConville is to be held today more than 31 years after she was abducted.

Forensic evidence found during the examination of the body of IRA “Disappeared” victim Jean McConville could still be used to convict her murderers, it emerged today.

The inquest into the death of IRA disappeared victim Jean McConville is to be delayed at the request of her family, it emerged tonight.

A bishop at the funeral of Jean McConville, murdered more than 30 years ago by the IRA, said today her killers had touched the depths of depravity.