Peter Smithwick, chair of tribunal into claims of Garda/IRA collusion, dies aged 85

Judge Peter Smithwick. Picture: Julien Behal/PA

Judge Peter Smithwick. Picture: Julien Behal/PA

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022 - 20:00
Rebecca Black, PA

The senior judge who led an inquiry into claims of Garda/IRA collusion into the murder of two RUC officers has died.

Judge Peter Smithwick was aged 85.

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