Evidence of collusion is there for all to see

AFTER last week’s Council of Europe report cited Ireland as colluding in the rendition process, the Taoiseach demanded the authors produce evidence of these allegations.

A cleaner at Shannon had the courage to report the truth. The US authorities did not inform the Irish Government.

Under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), Ireland has an obligation to ensure its territory is not being used for this purpose. It also has an obligation to bring criminal charges in such cases.