Senior garda 'satisfied' Dublin man is IRA member

A senior garda witness has told the Special Criminal Court that he is satisfied a Dublin man on trial for membership of the IRA is a member of an unlawful organisation, and was involved in subversive activity for a time prior to his arrest.

In his evidence, Chief Superintendent Declan Coburn said he was basing his belief on confidential information that had been received by the Special Detective Unit from an informant.