New charges for three accused of Continuity IRA membership

Three men arrested during a Garda Special Branch investigation into the activities of the Continuity IRA in Co Wexford faced new explosives and ammunition charges at the Special Criminal Court today.

The three are Billy Phillips (aged 45) of Harbour View, Maudlintown, Wexford, Jackie Bates (aged 55) of Jacketstown House, Jacketstown, Drinagh, Co Wexford and Robert Kearns (aged 32) of Redshire Road, Murrintown, Co Wexford.