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Commissioner apologises to Stack family over inquiry

The family of murdered prison officer Brian Stack say they have received an apology from the Garda Commissioner for the failures of Garda investigations into the crime.

Ireland • 10 Jul 19

Máire Devine said she retweeted what she thought was a genuine tweet without having read the full content of the tweet

Sinn Féin Senator formally apologises to Stack family

A Sinn Féin Senator has formally apologised to the family of Brian Stack in the Seanad following comments she made on Twitter in relation to the prison officer, who was killed by the IRA.

Politics • 27 Mar 18

Brian Stack was shot in Dublin in March 1983 and died 18 months later

Stack family accuse gardaí of impeding murder inquiry

The family of prison officer Brian Stack, who was shot dead by the IRA over 30 years ago, has accused one section of An Garda Síochána of frustrating the inquiry into his murder by withholding information from investigating officers.

News • 10 Jan 18

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell speaking in the Dáil last week

Committee to write to Farrell over Stack statement

The Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges has agreed to write to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell to ask him to reply to a complaint that he abused Dáil Privilege last week

Alan Farrell • 14 Dec 16

Alan Farrell denies he abused Dáil privilege

Farrell statement to be referred to Dáil committee

Contents of a statement made by Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell are to be referred to the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges by Ceann Comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl.

Brian Stack • 09 Dec 16

Gerry Adams was speaking at a press conference when Mr Stack made his comments

Adams denies he lied in Dáil over Stack case

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has denied an accusation that he lied to the Dáil in relation to the murder of prison officer Brian Stack in the 1980s.

Brian Stack • 08 Dec 16

Gerry Adams said he had sought to help the Stack family

Brian Stack shooting was 'wrong' says Adams

Gerry Adams has said the shooting of prison officer Brian Stack in March 1983 was wrong, a grievous loss for his family, and should not have happened.

Brian Stack • 08 Dec 16

Gerry Adams told the Dáil that he never accused anyone of being a suspect in the murder of Brian Stack

Request to allow Adams address Dáil on Stack case

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has told the Dáil that he is prepared to make a statement on the case of the murder of a prison officer over 30 years ago.

News • 07 Dec 16

Brian Stack