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As it happened: Family welcomes Finucane public inquiry

As it happened: UK government confirm that there will be an independent public inquiry into the 1989 loyalist murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane

Ulster • 11 Sep 24

The family have described the UK government's move not to hold a public inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder as 'astonishing, arrogant and cruel' (File image)

Finucane family mulls White House intervention in case

The son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has said his family are considering requesting direct intervention from the White House to the British government, in relation to unresolved matters surrounding the murder of his father in February 1989.

Ireland • 03 Dec 20

Decision over Finucane murder inquiry 'cruel' - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the British government's decision not to hold an inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane was "arrogant and cruel".

Ireland • 01 Dec 20

Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane was shot dead at his home in 1989

British govt must hold Finucane public inquiry - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that a public inquiry must be held into the 1989 killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

Ireland • 24 Nov 20

Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane was shot by loyalist paramilitaries in front of his family in 1989

Four NI parties seek public inquiry on Finucane murder

Four of the parties in Northern Ireland have called on the British government to hold a public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane in 1989.

Ireland • 22 Nov 20

Pat Finucane was shot by loyalist paramilitaries in front of his family in 1989

UK Labour party calls for Pat Finucane murder inquiry

The British Labour party has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "act without delay" and order a public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

Regional • 27 Oct 20

Device thrown at house of Pat Finucane's brother

An explosive device has been found outside the home of a brother of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane, Sinn Féin said.

Ireland • 20 Feb 20

Far fewer files were transferred to the National Archives this year due to a lack of storage space

Troubles and diplomacy dominate 1989 State Papers

The State Papers from 1989 were dominated by concerns about The Troubles and involvement in international diplomacy.

Ireland • 28 Dec 19

Michael Finucane outside the Supreme Court in London

Today is an 'extraordinary moment' - Michael Finucane

30 years on from Pat Finucane's murder at the hands of loyalist paramilitaries, today's judgment has given the Finucane family a long-awaited boost.

News • 27 Feb 19

Pat Finucane was shot dead in front of his wife and three children by loyalist paramilitaries in 1989

Finucane family push for inquiry after UK court ruling

The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has lost a UK Supreme Court challenge over the decision not to hold a public inquiry into his killing, but won a declaration that an effective investigation into his death has not been carried out.

Courts • 27 Feb 19

The Belfast solicitor was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries in front of his three children and his wife, Geraldine in 1989

Government supports Pat Finucane public inquiry

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the Government supports a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of Pat Finucane.

Politics • 26 Jun 18

Geraldine Finucane has long-campaigned for a full public inquiry into her husband's murder

Pat Finucane's widow 'optimistic' inquiry will happen

The widow of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has said she is "quite optimistic" that the UK Supreme Court will see the "true facts" and rule in favour of a full public inquiry into her husband's death.

UK • 26 Jun 18

The Finucane family are seeking a public inquiry into the Belfast solicitor's death

Finucane public inquiry bid can go to Supreme Court

The widow of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has been granted permission to take her bid for a public inquiry into his death to the UK Supreme Court.

News • 26 Jul 17

Minister Charlie Flanagan said the British government had promised to establish a public inquiry into the death of Pat Finucane

Minister reiterates support for Finucane inquiry

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said it remains the Government's view that a full public inquiry should take place into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

News • 23 Feb 17

The family of Pat Finucane and solicitor Peter Madden (second left) outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast

Finucanes lose appeal over murder inquiry

Belfast's Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the British government to not hold a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.

News • 21 Feb 17

Pat Finucane was shot dead in front of his wife and their three children in their Belfast home in 1989

Court backs refusal to hold Finucane inquiry

The High Court in Belfast has backed British Prime Minister David Cameron's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane.

News • 26 Jun 15

Judicial Review of decision not to hold a public inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane to be held in December

Finucane inquiry refusal to be reviewed

A Northern Ireland High Court challenge to the British government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane will be heard in December.

News • 12 Apr 14

Pat Finucane was shot dead as he sat down to dinner with his family

Vigil held to mark anniversary of Finucane murder

On the 25th anniversary of his murder, the family of solicitor Pat Finucane has again called on the British government to hold a full public inquiry into his death.

News • 12 Feb 14

Geraldine Finucane described the report as a 'sham' and a 'whitewash'

Journalist claims govts knew of threat to Finucane

The widow of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has said claims by the author and journalist Ed Moloney underline the need for a public inquiry into her husband's death.

News • 13 Dec 12

British state agents 'facilitated' Finucane death

A review into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane in 1989 has found that actions by employees of the British state "actively facilitated" the killing.

News • 13 Dec 12

Michael Finucane says the family expects the Government to continue supporting its campaign for a public inquiry

New details about RUC collusion in Finucane murder

New details about collusion between the RUC and loyalist killers in the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have emerged today.

News • 09 Dec 12

Finucane report to cover plot to kill Gerry Adams

A loyalist plot to kill Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams will be covered by a new report into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, it has been revealed.

News • 06 Dec 12

Finucane murder review due in December

The British government is to publish a review into the killing of Belfast lawyer Pat Finucane on 12 December.

News • 26 Nov 12

Corrigan accuses DUP of trying to set him up

The former Dundalk garda who was accused by Jeffrey Donaldson of colluding with the IRA has said that the DUP MP was trying to set him up so he would suffer the same fate as Pat Finucane.

News • 08 Jun 12

Enda Kenny regrets lack of Finucane inquiry

The Taoiseach has said he is disappointed that an inquiry has not been established by the British government into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.

News • 08 May 12

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