Micheál Martin: UK decision not to hold inquiry into Pat Finucane murder 'arrogant'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has criticised the decision not to hold a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane, above. Picture: File.

The decision of the British government not to hold a public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane is "arrogant and cruel" and "keeping dark secrets hidden", Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil.

Mr Martin said Northern Ireland secretary of state Brandon Lewis's announcement, that there will be no public inquiry into the murder, was "disingenuous" and "would require more explanation". Mr Martin told the Dáil the decision was "deeply disappointing and very annoying".