Gerry Adams may halt work with Troubles victims’ families

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams may refuse to help other families of Troubles murder victims due to the fallout from his role in the Brian Stack controversy.

Mr Adams made the comment as he claimed the 1983 shooting of the Portlaoise prison officer in Dublin City is covered by peace process deals and labelled rival politicians’ attempts to uncover what happened as “play-acting”.

Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s This Week programme, Mr Adams said he believes he has “delivered” the “closure” the Stack family have been seeking since their father was shot 33 years ago.