Four IRA suspects refused bail

Four Dublin men arrested after an off duty Special Branch detective spotted suspicious activity in Bray, Co Wicklow last week were taking part in an IRA operation, the Special Criminal Court was told today.

Detective Superintendent Peter Maguire said that gardai found balaclavas, a sledgehammer, pick axe handles, ties, hand held radios and a yellow fluorescent jacket with the word "Garda" in a van occupied by the four men.