Commission of inquiry into road death ruled out

The Government has ruled out launching a commission of investigation into the death of Shane O’Farrell, who was killed in a road accident seven years ago by a man on bail for multiple offences.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan rejected the demand for a full-scale inquiry last night despite Fianna Fáil insisting serious questions over what happened must be immediately examined.

The 23-year-old was killed while cycling in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, on August 22, 2011, when he was hit by a car being driven by 43-year-old Lithuanian Zigimantas Gradzuiska.