Barristers agreed to act for McBreartys

TOP lawyers had agreed to represent the McBreartys, the family at the centre of allegations of Garda corruption in Co Donegal, following an approach from Mr Justice Frederick Morris.

Justice Morris, chair of the Morris Tribunal, revealed a number of senior barristers had agreed to give legal support to the McBrearty’s, who are key witnesses at the inquiry.

In fiercely heated exchanges with Frank McBrearty junior, Mr Justice Morris said the unprecedented step was taken because he felt it was incumbent on him to do what he could to help the family.