TD may rebel over McCabe killers’ release

FIANNA FÁIL whip Peter Power may break party ranks in the Dáil next week over the early release proposal for the four IRA killers of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe.

Senior party sources in Limerick said Mr Power was under immense pressure to back Fine Gael on the matter next Tuesday when it will oppose early release for the gang members.

Mr Power, who won a seat in Limerick East in 2002, was not available for comment yesterday. However, he has had numerous meetings with senior party sources over the past 24 hours to take soundings.