Doherty: Storey funeral carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions

Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams (left) speaks alongside Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty during the funeral of Bobby Storey. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has defended his attendance at the funeral of Bobby Storey and was adamant that the funeral had been carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions.

Mr Doherty was among the 30 people in attendance at the chapel in which the requiem mass was held.