Morris hears forging allegation

The Morris Tribunal has heard an allegation that a garda inspector was seen practising the signature of Frank McBrearty Jnr while he was being held in connection with the death of cattle-dealer Richie Barron.

The tribunal heard that Garda Tina Fowley said she witnessed Inspector John McGinley writing Mr McBrearty's name on a sheet of paper on December 4 1996 while a photocopy of a statement from Mr McBrearty was also on the table.