12.11.19 – TD claims issue of ‘informers’ part of hit-and-run case in which cyclist killed – The Irish Times

The State has "covered up for something that is very rotten" in the investigation into the killing of a 23-year-old cyclist in a hit-and-run incident eight years ago, the Dáil has heard. Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny made the claim during a debate about the terms of reference of a scoping exercise on what further investigations should take place into the circumstances of the case.

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13.02.19 – Family of Shane O’Farrell back demands for full-scale investigation into his death – Irish Examiner – Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Family of Shane O'Farrell back demands for full-scale investigation into his deathUpdate 7.47pm: The family of a hit-and-run victim have backed formal Dáil and Seanad demands for a full-scale investigation…

Continue Reading13.02.19 – Family of Shane O’Farrell back demands for full-scale investigation into his death – Irish Examiner – Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

13.02.19 – Gsoc recommends disciplinary action after investigation into cyclist’s death – Irish Times – Marie O’Halloran

Gsoc recommends disciplinary action after investigation into cyclist's deathThe Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) has recommended disciplinary action be taken against three gardaí following an investigation into the death of…

Continue Reading13.02.19 – Gsoc recommends disciplinary action after investigation into cyclist’s death – Irish Times – Marie O’Halloran

07.02.19 – Hit-and-run victim’s family deserve answers – Irish Examiner – Michael Clifford

Hit-and-run victim's family deserve answersFor seven years since his hit-and-run death, Shane O'Farrell's family have been trying to find out how the criminal justice system failed their loved one, writes…

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06.02.19 – Scoping exercise into hit-and-run death of Shane O’Farrell – Irish Examiner – Elaine Loughlin

Scoping exercise into hit-and-run death of Shane O'FarrellA judge has been appointed to carry out a scoping exercise into the death of Shane O'Farrell. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has tasked…

Continue Reading06.02.19 – Scoping exercise into hit-and-run death of Shane O’Farrell – Irish Examiner – Elaine Loughlin

05.02.19 – Family unhappy over review of contentious Shane O’Farrell killing – Irish Times – Conor Lally

Family unhappy over review of contentious Shane O'Farrell killingThe family of a young man, killed in controversial circumstances by a serial criminal who should have been in jail at the…

Continue Reading05.02.19 – Family unhappy over review of contentious Shane O’Farrell killing – Irish Times – Conor Lally

05.02.19 – Government announces scoping inquiry into death of cyclist Shane O’Farrell – Irish Examiner

Government announces scoping inquiry into death of cyclist Shane O'FarrellThe Government is establishing a scoping inquiry to look at changes to the law after the death of Shane O'Farrell in…

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09.01.19 – O’Farrell family deserve the facts after son and brother killed by repeat offender in hit-and-run – Irish Examiner – Michael Clifford

O'Farrell family deserve the facts after son and brother killed by repeat offender in hit-and-runThe criminal justice system failed in the manner in which it dealt with a compulsive criminal…

Continue Reading09.01.19 – O’Farrell family deserve the facts after son and brother killed by repeat offender in hit-and-run – Irish Examiner – Michael Clifford