Executive admits link to alleged IRA chief

A BUSINESSMAN whose home and offices were raided by police in connection with an investigation into an IRA crime empire admitted links with the family of an alleged IRA godfather yesterday.

Dermot Craven said his company managed properties for Frank Murphy, the brother of alleged IRA chief of staff Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy.

Mr Craven, a native of Galway, said his business partner, Brian Pepper, whose home was also raided, is secretary of a business owned by Frank Murphy.