Colin's brother Paul was among a delegation of former republican prisoners who gave an interview to the Andersonstown News on Wednesday 28th April 2010.  As well as highlighting the deteriorating situation in Maghaberry jail, the ex-POWs announced that a white line picket would be taking place on Monday 3rd May 2010 beginning at 9.00am.  The picket will coincide with the Belfast marathon and should be guaranteed to attract media coverage on the day.

The following article containing part of the interview by the former POWs was published in the Andersonstown News on Thursday 29th April 2010: