IN BRIEF: Early release for IRA men

Thursday 19 January 1995 00:02 GMT

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Eight long-term IRA prisoners allowed out over Christmas will be freed permanently under early release terms announced by the Irish government in a move geared to foster better relations with Sinn Fein.

A ninth prisoner, Gerry Hamilton from Londonderry, let out on the same Christmas terms, is also to be released today having completed his sentence.

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