Former Garda officer denies IRA rumours

A former Garda officer alleged to have been suspicious that three of his colleagues colluded with the IRA has claimed he cannot recall rumours that they were linked to subversives.

Fresh intelligence that emerged last week during the Smithwick Inquiry claimed retired Detective Sergeant Jim Lane had expressed concerns former gardaí Owen Corrigan, Finbarr Hickey and Leo Colton had an “unethical relationship” with the paramilitary group.