Republicans ‘silencing’ Colombia 3 author

THE republican movement was last night accused of “silencing” Colombia Three member James Monaghan after he withdrew co-operation from the publicity campaign for his new book.

It is alleged that senior figures within Sinn Féin and the IRA did not want Mr Monaghan taking questions on TV or radio about the controversial matters covered by the book.

Mr Monaghan himself said last night that, while he had not been ordered to refrain from giving broadcast interviews, he had discussed the issue with Sinn Féin and agreed it was better not to go on TV or radio.