McCabe killers’ release - Republicans must end their deceits

In an ideal world, the prospect of unqualified peace and normality in the North in return for the release of the killers of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe would be a tolerable price — although grossly unpalatable — for most people.

To ultimately end decades of sectarian violence and to expunge the instruments of elemental terrorism with its attendant murders sometimes multiple bombings and mayhem, would be a prospect to be embraced.

It would be a culmination this newspaper could reluctantly endorse, although recognising the personal hurt it would mean for Anne McCabe and her family.