Menu
07/06/2011
Smithwick Tribunal Chairman To Make Statement
The Chairman of the Smithwick Tribunal is due make an opening statement later today.
Set up in 2005, the tribunal investigated allegations of garda and state collusion in the 1989 IRA murders of two RUC officers.
Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Robert Buchanan were ambushed near the village of Jonesboro in County Armagh.
An interim report is due to be completed by the end of this month, with the final report completed by the end of November.
The tribunal is to begin hearing evidence this Thursday.
(BMcN/GK)
Set up in 2005, the tribunal investigated allegations of garda and state collusion in the 1989 IRA murders of two RUC officers.
Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Robert Buchanan were ambushed near the village of Jonesboro in County Armagh.
An interim report is due to be completed by the end of this month, with the final report completed by the end of November.
The tribunal is to begin hearing evidence this Thursday.
(BMcN/GK)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 March 2024
PSNI Welcomes CJINI Inspection Report
The PSNI has welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJINI) inspection report and said that it accepts all of the recommendations that relate to the Police Service.
PSNI Welcomes CJINI Inspection Report
The PSNI has welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJINI) inspection report and said that it accepts all of the recommendations that relate to the Police Service.
27 July 2017
Govt Urged To Remove The Threat Of Workplace Tribunal Fees
SIPTU has called on the Government to remove the threat of workplace tribunal fees. Following a landmark ruling in the UK, which found that these charges mitigate against workers bringing such cases, the Government has been urged to amend legislation in order to remove the possibility of a minister introducing workplace tribunal fees.
Govt Urged To Remove The Threat Of Workplace Tribunal Fees
SIPTU has called on the Government to remove the threat of workplace tribunal fees. Following a landmark ruling in the UK, which found that these charges mitigate against workers bringing such cases, the Government has been urged to amend legislation in order to remove the possibility of a minister introducing workplace tribunal fees.
25 April 2016
WRC Launch Strategy Statement Promoting Early Resolution
The Workplace Relations Commission has launched its Strategy Statement, targeting reduced waiting times and promoting early resolution of disputes.
WRC Launch Strategy Statement Promoting Early Resolution
The Workplace Relations Commission has launched its Strategy Statement, targeting reduced waiting times and promoting early resolution of disputes.
26 March 2024
Environmental Report Highlights 'Failure To Act'
A new environmental report highlights Northern Ireland's failure to act on protecting its environment, Alliance's Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said.
Environmental Report Highlights 'Failure To Act'
A new environmental report highlights Northern Ireland's failure to act on protecting its environment, Alliance's Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said.
15 November 2007
Witness Risking Contempt At Tribunal
A witness at the Morris Tribunal is risking contempt of a High Court order and could face daily fines or imprisonment. Frank McBrearty Snr has refused to give evidence at the tribunal probing claims of garda corruption in Donegal. The Raphoe publican told counsel at the Morris Tribunal he is finished with the inquiry and no longer wished to attend.
Witness Risking Contempt At Tribunal
A witness at the Morris Tribunal is risking contempt of a High Court order and could face daily fines or imprisonment. Frank McBrearty Snr has refused to give evidence at the tribunal probing claims of garda corruption in Donegal. The Raphoe publican told counsel at the Morris Tribunal he is finished with the inquiry and no longer wished to attend.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:A mainly dry day with variable amounts of cloud and some bright or sunny intervals. Chance of the odd shower, especially in the south this afternoon. Warm across western counties. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Some late sunshine this evening. Otherwise a cloudy night with patchy rain spreading west, becoming drier later on. Low and fog patches developing in the early hours. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
