Families concerned over lack of progress in Garda inquiries

Inquiries into Garda handling of the deaths of four men and fraud allegations against another have run into difficulties amid concerns over delays, insufficient resources, and overly restrictive terms of reference.

The inquiries were meant to finish last week, but only one has heard any witnesses, while one family is without legal representation and another said they felt their inquiry was “at a standstill”.

The minister for justice is now seeking progress reports from the five retired judges heading the inquiries.