Public inquiry into IRA collusion claims

A public inquiry is to be held into allegations of collusion between members of the gardaí and the IRA killers of two RUC officers, based on the Cory Report, the Government confirmed today.

A public inquiry is to be held into allegations of collusion between members of the Garda Síochána and the IRA killers of two Royal Ulster Constabulary officers, the Government confirmed today.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell said he had gained Government backing for the inquiry after it was recommended in a report by Canadian judge Peter Cory.