TDs 'should not attend Irishmen's Colombia trial'

Members of the Daíl should not attend the trial of three Irish men arrested in Colombia on suspicion of collaborating with Farc guerillas, it was claimed today.

TDs 'should not attend Irishmen's Colombia trial'
Thu, 14 Nov, 2002 - 14:31

Members of the Daíl should not attend the trial of three Irish men arrested in Colombia on suspicion of collaborating with Farc guerillas, it was claimed today.

The proposed trip by five politicians could become the issue of Daíl debate after it was questioned by two backbenchers.

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