23 January 1997 Edition
US to repatriate Maguire
Republican prisoner Eamon Maguire is one of three prisoners who have been given preliminary approval by the United States Justice Department for repatriation to Irish prisons. Maguire was extradited to the United States in 1994 on charges of conspiracy to export arms from the US. He is expected to be transferred to Portlaoise Prison. Maguire is due for release next year.
The two other prisoners are seeking a transfer to the Six Counties. The US Justice department has given initial approval to the three men with a final decision subject to agreement with the Dublin and London governments on certain conditions, according to a US official, a process which could take several weeks.
The two other prisoners are seeking a transfer to the Six Counties. The US Justice department has given initial approval to the three men with a final decision subject to agreement with the Dublin and London governments on certain conditions, according to a US official, a process which could take several weeks.