Tensions were high…
Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has named two Sinn Féin TDs under privilege in the Dáil in connection with the murder of Brian Stack.
Farrell called on Sinn Féin TDs Martin Ferris and Dessie Ellis to make a statement regarding the murder of prison officer Brian Stack in 1983.
He made the call following a statement from Gerry Adams, who dismissed suggestions of improper behaviour towards the Stack family as they searched for the truth about the murder of their father.
Farrell asked to make a point of order at the conclusion of the Sinn Féin leader’s speech, and then surprised the Dáil by saying that Ferris and Ellis should make statements regarding their knowledge of the murder.
His request was met with a frosty response from the Sinn Féin deputies.
“I’m not going to have people put my name out there on something that I have nothing to do with,” Ellis said.
“I refute any allegations. For the information, the man in question claims to be a solicitor, I was actually in jail for the period. In Portlaoise and before that in America so you should check your facts. You’re a disgrace.”
His views were shared by Ferris who vented similar statements in Farrell’s direction including calls for Farrell to come outside and repeat his comments.
Video via TheJournal.ie
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