Shatter gives extension to Smithwick tribunal

The deadline for an inquiry into alleged Garda and IRA collusion in the murder of two senior RUC officers during the Troubles has been extended.

Shatter gives extension to Smithwick tribunal
Tue, 16 Oct, 2012 - 17:23

The deadline for an inquiry into alleged Garda and IRA collusion in the murder of two senior RUC officers during the Troubles has been extended.

The Smithwick Tribunal has been given a further nine months to uncover any links between gardai and the terror group’s ambush of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Bob Buchanan.

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