Govt torn on McCabe killers decision

THE Government was split last night over the possible release of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe’s killers as part of a comprehensive deal on the North that may be secured on Wednesday.

Tanaiste Mary Harney said she was not convinced that these IRA killers should go free after former Justice Minister Des O’Malley accused the Government of appeasing terrorism and intimidating the widow of Det Garda McCabe.

Ms Harney said: “I would like to hear from Gerry Adams why he believes they should be released when he said in 1996 they had nothing to do with the IRA.”