Ruling by Morris Tribunal today

THE Morris Tribunal will rule today on the parties entitled to be legally represented at the pubic inquiry into allegations of Garda corruption in Donegal.

However, it remains unclear whether tribunal chairman Mr Justice Frederick Morris will seek an amendment of its terms of reference as requested by one of the main witnesses.

Lawyers for Raphoe publican Frank McBrearty have argued in favour of an extension of the terms of reference to include the response of State agencies to the complaints of Garda treatment of him and his family over the death of Donegal cattle dealer Richie Barron in October 1996.