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Crimeworld – Prosecution Expected over 2007 killing of IRA Informer Denis Donaldson

Press Association Story :

“A prosecution is expected in relation to the fatal shooting of Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal in 2006, the Irish justice minister has said.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan made the statement after meeting with Mr Donaldson’s daughter Jane Kearney.

“It has now been nearly 20 years since Denis Donaldson was killed near Glenties, Co Donegal in April 2006,” he said in a statement.

“It is a matter of regret that it has not yet been possible to bring those responsible to justice. I met today with Mr Donaldson’s daughter, Jane Kearney, her husband, Ciaran, and their solicitor to hear directly their concerns regarding the investigation into Mr Donaldson’s killing.

“I assured the Donaldson family that the Garda criminal investigation into Mr Donaldson’s killing remains active and open.

“Furthermore, I have been informed by Garda authorities that directions have been received to prosecute an individual for offences in this case and proceedings are under way in this regard.

“In those circumstances, I conveyed to the Donaldson family that I did not consider it appropriate to establish a separate commission of inquiry.

“I emphasised the importance of allowing An Garda Síochána to continue its investigation with a view to bringing the individual before the courts as soon as possible. I reaffirmed the absolute commitment of An Garda Síochána to this outcome.”

Mr Donaldson, a former IRA member who later acted as an administrator for Sinn Féin in Stormont, secretly worked for MI5 for two decades.

He was shot dead at his isolated cottage near Glenties, Co Donegal, in April 2006, four months after it was revealed conference Mr Donaldson (55) had been a British spy.

The dissident republican group the Real IRA claimed responsibility for Mr Donaldson’s killing in 2008. No one has ever been prosecuted for his murder.”

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