McDowell seeks meeting with murdered detective's widow

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell is expected to seek a personal meeting with the widow of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe to explain why the Government could allow the release of her husband's killers.

The Taoiseach told the Dáil that he would be recommending the release of the four IRA men as part of a deal to secure complete IRA decommissioning and save the peace process.