Public Inquiry Called for in 1997 Murder of GAA Official Sean Brown
After repeated delays and extensive redactions on national security grounds, the inquest into Sean Brown's murder is halted, prompting calls for a public inquiry.
- A coroner has requested a public inquiry into the 1997 murder of GAA official Sean Brown, citing the inability to continue the inquest due to withheld material on national security grounds.
- The inquest into Brown's death has been compromised by the extent of confidential state material being excluded, leading to the coroner's decision to halt proceedings.
- More than 25 individuals, including state agents, have been linked to Brown's murder, but no one has been convicted.
- The Brown family expresses a mixture of sadness and anger over the halted inquest, emphasizing the need for truth and justice.
- The GAA supports the call for a public inquiry, acknowledging the family's long fight for full disclosure, truth, and justice.
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