Senior counsel to study Baby Noleen files

A LEADING senior counsel is to examine files on Baby Noleen, the child found stabbed to death in a laneway 34 years ago, and decide whether any action is required in the case.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell has requested a full report from An Garda Síochána into its handling of the investigation into the death of the infant and, based on that review, he may convene a public inquiry.

Yesterday his department asked Patrick Gageby to examine the files and decide if it would be in the public interest for further action to be taken.