The twin sister of Mary Boyle, who disappeared in 1977, has met the Fianna Fáil leader to discuss allegations that a member of his party interfered with the investigation into her disappearance 39 years ago.
Speaking following a meeting with Micheál Martin this afternoon, Ann Doherty said she will never give up looking for justice for Mary.
Mary disappeared near her home in Donegal when she was six-years-old.
Journalist Gemma O'Doherty, who accompanied Ms Doherty to the meeting, said they had asked Mr Martin to call for an immediate Dáil debate about the allegations.
They also asked him that a Commission of Inquiry into the issue be set up and request that the Minster for Justice allow an inquest to go ahead in the case.
Ms O'Doherty said justice is achievable and it was not too late for a prosecution.
She urged Mr Martin to "do the right thing by this child".
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Mr Martin said that the very serious claims of wrongdoing are being made against named individuals and that they needed to be thoroughly investigated
He appealed for anyone with information to pass it on to those investigating the case.
