Hayes ‘wants only to live life in peace’

Joanne Hayes, who was wrongly accused of the murder of Baby John, has welcomed an apology for what she went through, but her only request now is to be given privacy and allowed to live in peace, a family friend has said.

Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, John Brassil, said he had spoken to Ms Hayes and her only request is that she be able to “live the rest of her life in peace”.

“Joanne is a very private and gentle person... she has suffered and relived this nightmare for the last 34 years,” Mr Brassil told RTÉ Radio’s Drivetime programme.