A policing oversight body is taking legal action against An Garda Síochána over its failure to comply with an investigation into the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson outside Glenties almost 20 years ago.
Fiosrú, which replaced the Garda Síochána Ombudsman’s Commission (GSOC), has informed the Donaldson family of the move.
In a letter it said it took the view that gardaí had not complied with a request for information required for its investigation.
Accordingly, it said the ombudsman had decided to commence proceedings in Dublin Circuit Civil Court seeking an order for disclosure, adding that the case was in its early stages.
The Donaldson’s family solicitor, Enda McGarrity, said the Fiosrú investigation had been ongoing for three years.
“We now understand that Fiosrú are commencing legal proceedings against An Garda Síochána arising out of a failure to comply with aspects of the investigation.
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