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Drew Harris is due to be sworn in as Garda Commissioner just after midnight on Monday morning

GSRMA express concern over Harris testimony at tribunal

The organisation representing retired gardaí has written to the incoming Garda Commissioner Drew Harris expressing concern regarding his testimony at the Smithwick Tribunal six years ago.

Ireland • 31 Aug 18

Owen Corrigan was one of three former gardaí investigated by the tribunal

Smithwick rejects suggestions over Corrigan

Judge Peter Smithwick has rejected the suggestion that he already has his mind made up not to award a former Det Garda Sergeant his entire costs after failing to co-operate fully with the Smithwick Tribunal.

News • 27 Jan 14

Martin Callinan said he and his officers were going through the report line by line

Gardaí 'devastated' by Smithwick findings

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said gardaí have been devastated by the findings of the Smithwick Tribunal.

News • 12 Dec 13

Owen Corrigan has rejected findings he had inappropriate contact with the IRA (Pic: Photocall/Leon Farrell)

Owen Corrigan rejects Smithwick report findings

One of the three former garda sergeants questioned by the Smithwick Tribunal has rejected its findings that he had inappropriate contact with the IRA.

News • 05 Dec 13

Alan Shatter said it was very important to remember that the murders that took place were undertaken by members of the IRA

Shatter apologises to murdered officers' families

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has apologised on behalf of the Government to the families of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Bob Buchanan

News • 03 Dec 13

Mr Justice Peter Smithwick concluded there was collusion in the murders

Smithwick finds Garda collusion in 1989 murders

The Smithwick Tribunal has concluded that there was Garda collusion in the killing of two RUC superintendents in South Armagh in 1989.

News • 03 Dec 13

Judge Peter Smithwick (Pic: Photcall/Leon Farrell)

Smithwick Tribunal - Defining Collusion

North-East Correspondent Richard Dowling examines one of the critical issues faced by Judge Peter Smithwick

Special Reports • 03 Dec 13

Judge Peter Smithwick's report was given to the Clerk of the Dáil (Pic: Eamonn Farrell/ Photocall)

Clerk of Dáil receives Smithwick report

The Clerk of the Dáil has received the final report of the Smithwick Tribunal.

News • 29 Nov 13

The Smithwick Tribunal was set up in 2005

Tribunal hears unprecedented attack on PSNI

The Garda Commissioner's legal team has launched an unprecedented attack on the PSNI at the Smithwick Tribunal.

News • 21 Jun 13

The tribunal discussed the issue in private session today

Smithwick Tribunal discusses witness cooperation

The Smithwick Tribunal has said it will not comment on the outcome of this afternoon's hearing regarding co-operation from a retired detective garda sergeant.

News • 31 May 13

The tribunal is investigating allegations that a garda assisted the IRA in murdering two senior RUC officers in March 1989

Tribunal shows trust in short supply

RTÉ's Richard Dowling reports the Smithwick Tribunal has shown that trust is in short supply between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána.

Special Reports • 23 Apr 13

The Smithwick Tribunal is investigating claims that a garda in Dundalk passed information to the IRA

Garda criticises PSNI's handling of intelligence

A senior garda has strongly criticised the PSNI for the way it has handled intelligence claiming the IRA got information from gardaí.

News • 16 Apr 13

Chief Supt Harry Breen and Supt Bob Buchanan were murdered within minutes of leaving Dundalk Garda Station in March 1989

Smithwick Tribunal - The Final Days

As the Smithwick Tribunal resumes sitting, RTÉ's Richard Dowling looks at the journey it has taken so far.

Special Reports • 16 Apr 13

Chief Supt Harry Breen and Supt Bob Buchanan were shot dead in March 1989

RUC ambush was 'classic IRA operation'

The Provisional IRA has claimed that between 30 and 40 members were involved in the ambush that resulted in the murder of two RUC officers in March 1989.

News • 01 Feb 13

Judge Peter Smithwick published his third interim report

Smithwick breaks off contact with paramilitaries

The Smithwick Tribunal, which is investigating claims of garda collusion with members of the Provisional IRA in the murder of two RUC officers, has broken off contact with former paramilitaries after they refused to give oral evidence.

News • 31 Jan 13

Alan Shatter is to bring the matter to Cabinet for consideration 'in due course'

Justice Minister seeks Smithwick extension

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said he will bring to Cabinet the request for an extension of time for the Smithwick Tribunal.

News • 15 Oct 12

Tough decisions ahead for Smithwick Tribunal

Smithwick is probably the last of the public tribunals and, like its predecessors, it is taking a lot longer and costing a lot more than anyone had expected.

Special Reports • 11 Oct 12

Corrigan claims British were behind allegations

One of the three former gardaí being investigated by the Smithwick Tribunal has claimed the allegations he colluded with the IRA were generated by the British authorities.

News • 30 Jul 12

RUC officers' families seek action on intelligence

The families of the two RUC officers whose deaths are being probed by the Smithwick Tribunal have called for new intelligence reports to be investigated by police on both sides of the border.

News • 27 Jul 12

MI5's role in the Smithwick Tribunal

Should I believe what MI5 allow me to hear? It's a very simple question for Judge Peter Smithwick.

Special Reports • 27 Jul 12

Call for PSNI to release intelligence information

The PSNI has been accused of trying to maintain an aura of garda collusion by being selective in their handling of information at the Smithwick Tribunal.

News • 24 Jul 12

Former sergeant questioned at Smithwick Tribunal

A former detective sergeant being questioned by the Smithwick Tribunal about allegations of collusion with the IRA has denied that he was a double agent acting for the paramilitary group.

News • 19 Jun 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

Smithwick Tribunal granted deadline extension

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has granted an extension to the timeframe within which the Smithwick Tribunal should complete its work.

News • 23 May 12

Smithwick Tribunal seeks more time

The Smithwick Tribunal, which is investigating claims of garda collusion in the deaths of two senior RUC officers, has sought another extension of time to hear evidence and write a final report.

News • 21 May 12