McConville murder: Calls for Dáil debate

Fianna Fáil TD Willie O’Dea has backed calls for a special Dáil debate on claims that Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams sanctioned the murder of Belfast mother Jean McConville.

Ms McConville was murdered by the IRA, who claimed she was a British spy. There is no evidence to back up this claim.

Ms McConville’s remains were recovered at Shelling Beach, Co Louth, in Aug 2003, more than 30 years after she was abducted and shot in the back of the head.