Kenny assures inquiry fears

THE Government is not attempting to hinder the work of a police corruption inquiry examining allegations of IRA-Garda collusion in the murder of two RUC officers, Enda Kenny has insisted.

Amid a divisive row over an autumn deadline for the Smithwick Tribunal, Mr Kenny moved to assure relatives of the two officers and their lawyers.

The Taoiseach said if more time was needed requests would be examined by the Dáil.