December 23, 2024
Dillon expresses concern after ‘heart-broken’ mother unable to access legal aid

Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has expressed concern after Frances Currie was refused legal aid to be represented at her son Matthew McCallan’s inquest.

Matthew, a fifteen year-old, was found dead in late 2022 near Fintona.

The Mid Ulster MLA:

“It’s concerning that Frances Currie, Matthew McCallan’s mother, has been refused legal aid for the inquest into the death of her son as she seeks answers about what happened to him.

“I have written to Justice Minister Naomi Long to highlight this issue and to ask for this to be reviewed. There should be no blockage to Frances accessing legal aid.

“Matthew’s heart-broken mother has searched for answers for around two years now, Frances must be able to access legal aid as her search for truth continues.”

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