Family of murdered detective Adrian Donohoe awarded €1.3m damages

The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, shot five years ago while on armed escort duty near the border, has been awarded €1.3m damages for personal injury against the State.

Mr Justice Michael Twomey, who deals with garda compensation matters in the High Court, was asked to approve the negotiated settlement because of the involvement in the proceedings of the late Det Gda Donohoe’s son and daughter, aged 11 and 12.