December 2, 2019
Drew Harris must instigate a fresh enquiry into killing of Seamus Ludlow – Gerry Adams TD

Sinn Féin TD for Louth Gerry Adams has said that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris must assist the family of Seamus Ludlow when he meets them later today, Monday 2nd December. 

Gerry Adams said,

“The family of Seamus Ludlow, who was murdered near his home in Dundalk in 1976, have been campaigning to get the truth of the circumstances of his death for 43 years.

“In 2006 the Barron Commission recognised the serious failure by this State to investigate the killing appropriately and it recommended that the government establish two commissions of investigation. Barron also noted the shameful way in which the family had been treated by An Garda Síochána. 

“Successive governments have failed to establish these investigations and have blocked the Ludlow family at every instance. 

“The Garda Commissioner has an opportunity to answer some of the questions the family have regarding the conduct of some Gardaí at the time of Seamus’ killing. 

“He should also provide a rationale for the continued failure of the Gardaí to question four men identified as suspects in 1979. 

“Commissioner Harris should initiate a fresh inquiry, under a new investigative team, to finally provide this family with the truth into Seamus’ killing.”

Dundalk councillor Ruaírí Ó Murchú added,

“I commend the family of Seamus Ludlow for their perseverance and tenacity over two generations. 

“It is very unfair that there has not been more support from the government and from State agencies to date and I hope that this family reaches the truth behind this brutal killing.”

Follow us online

Latest Tweets

Government can and must act to ease cost-of-childcare burden on parents – @Kathleensf1

“Sinn Féin is calling for the government to give families a break by cutting the cost of childcare by two thirds from 2022 levels.”

https://vote.sinnfein.ie/government-can-and-must-act-to-ease-cost-of-childcare-burden-on-parents-kathleen-funchion-td/

The negotiations between London and Brussels are finished, and from today the deal is being implemented.

It is now time to move forward.

Later this month a delegation of U.S business leaders will visit.

We must work together in an Executive to seize the new economic…

Garda roster dispute: While it isn't the Minister's job to negotiate the dispute, it IS her job to ensure that this dispute is negotiated.

It can be resolved, but unfortunately the Minister is just standing back. She needs to get in there and assist – @Martin_Kenny on #TWIP

📺 Sinn Féin spokesperson on Transport and Communications @Martin_Kenny will be live on @rtetwip today, from 12noon.

Watch here: https://www.rte.ie/player/onnow

#TWIP

Load More