McKevitt released from prison to be with sick mother

MICHAEL McKEVITT, convicted of leading the organisation that carried out the Omagh bombing, remained at the bedside of his gravely ill mother yesterday after he was released from prison on compassionate grounds.

Prison authorities released McKevitt after he applied for temporary release on hearing that his mother suffered a stroke and was fighting for her life. Gardaí were informed prior to his release and he is said to be under tight but discreet security.

As of late yesterday evening, he remained on temporary release from Portlaoise Prison.