Government urged to bring Colombia Three home

THE Government was urged today to stand up and fight for the return home of three Irishmen forced into hiding in Colombia after being cleared of terrorism charges.

Niall Connolly, James Monaghan and Martin McCauley, who all have links with the IRA, left Bogota’s La Modelo prison two weeks ago but must stay in the country pending an appeal.

Caitriona Ruane, the trio’s spokeswoman, said the men had left prison for their own safety but that the Irish Government should be doing more to ensure their safe return home.