Denis Donaldson was shot dead by the Real IRA at an isolated cottage near Glenties, Co Donegal, in April 2006
Denis Donaldson with Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams. Prior to his death, Mr Donaldson had been living in Co Donegal following his exposure as an MI5 agentThe 55-year-old, once a close colleague of former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, was shot dead by the Real IRA at an isolated cottage near Glenties in April 2006. The murder happened four months after he was exposed as an MI5 informer, with Mr Donaldson admitting to leading a double life for the previous 20 years.
“In the circumstances, and particularly in the light of an active ongoing criminal investigation by An Garda Síochána in this jurisdiction, I do not believe that it would be prudent to consider the establishment of a commission of inquiry in this jurisdiction,” the Minister told the family.called the murder of Mr Donaldson “a callous act of violence”, but said a commission of inquiry could “undermine” the Garda investigation into the killing.
“The Garda authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the killing of Mr Donaldson. Extensive inquiries have been carried out in this regard. That investigation is open and active, and a family liaison officer is assigned to the family.” “In the circumstances, most notably the ongoing active Garda investigation, it would not be prudent to consider the establishment of a commission of inquiry, as to do so could undermine the Garda investigation.”
On behalf of her family, Mr Donaldson’s daughter Jane said: “In two decades since my father’s murder, no Irish Government minister has been willing to meet my family and account for its double standards and differential treatment.
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