Detective approached Adams over Sinn Féin member’s statement on Donohoe murder

Gerry Adams.

A detective investigating the murder of a serving garda in Co Louth approached Gerry Adams after a Sinn Féin member, who was a key witness in the case, would not make a statement before speaking to the party, it has emerged.

Sinn Féin TD Darren O’Rourke said he understood Mr Adams spoke to the party member after Detective Inspector Pat Marry went to the former leader for help.