Morris sends report to Justice Minister

The report of Mr Justice Frederick Morris into allegations that two Donegal gardai fabricated explosives finds in Donegal a decade…

The report of Mr Justice Frederick Morris into allegations that two Donegal gardai fabricated explosives finds in Donegal a decade ago to advance their careers has been sent to the Minister for Justice.

The former High Court president's report on the first module of the tribunal, based on over 150 days of evidence, will be considered by the Minister, who is expected to decide on publication before the end of the summer.

The Morris tribunal looked at claims that Det Garda Noel McMahon and Supt Kevin Lennon prepared explosive materials, together with alleged Garda informer Ms Adrienne McGlinchey, that later turned up in bogus arms finds. Both gardai have denied the claims and Ms McGlinchey has persistently said she never had an informer's role.