Gormley considers formal request for firefighter inquiry

A FORMAL request for an independent inquiry into the deaths of two Bray firefighters last week is being considered by Environment Minister John Gormley.

Trade union chiefs have sped up efforts to force an independent investigation by contacting politicians nationwide as well as the minister’s office.

Following the funerals of firemen Brian Murray, 46, and Mark O’Shaughnessy, 26, SIPTU has sent a letter to Mr Gormley and his colleague Tony Killeen, Minister of State with responsibility for the Fire Service. Copies of the letter are being sent electronically to ministers, TDs, senators and councillors in every county over the next few days.