No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
1. Neil John Family lawyers – Mr McConville, 21, from Bleary, Co Well advanced PONI material also Officer M (the killer) No clear indication – Non-legacy, Karen Quinlivan/ Armagh, was shot dead near also shot Michael year 2? though first McConville O Muirigh Lisburn by PSNI following a car Tighe + Pearse fatality by PSNI. PSNI-Ritchie pursuit in April 2003. Jordan – more cross- Victim’s partner PONI-Fee referencing required wishing to join
2. Terence Family lawyers – Shot dead on 10 May 1988. He 12 folders - still 2 folders Scope concerns by Cases to be heard in AG Ref in 2013 Fiona died after Brian Nelson sent redacting for Art 2 + 8 state. Family lawyers joint inquest with McDaid Doherty/Padraig O UDA/UFF gunmen to the wrong anxious about lack families’ agreement. Muirigh address. of system and Even though material multiple agencies, previously collected still including NIO (6 much work required 3. Gerard Slane Family lawyers – Father of three, was shot dead by 20 folders - Art 2 + 8 Public Interest Lever Arch files) and along with “robust case AG Ref in 2011 Fiona Doherty/Paul the UDA at his home at Waterville redactions done 1-18 Immunity (PII) Cabinet Office (no management”. Pierce Street, west Belfast, on 23 ongoing - folders 1-4 idea of quantity). PSNI + MoD – Mark September 1988. Nelson case complete, 16 more Keegan shares Not ready for hearing Robinson to do. concerns; orders production of a plan N.B. 320 folders of in 4 weeks sensitive material in Finucane civil case
4. Dessie Healey Family lawyers - Shot by Parachute Regiment HET have done a lot of Little if any sensitive 2 soldiers contacted, All agreed early AG Ref – April Fiona Doherty/O soldiers at a barricade in Lenadoon work. There are 2 PSNI material 3 more still to be scheduling possible – 2019 Muirigh on 9 August 1971, the day of files contacted fairly straightforward PSNI + MoD – internment. case – probable year 1 Martin Wolfe
5. Raymond Family lawyers - Mr Beaten to death by Mark Investigative processes A lot of PONI Civil proceedings Keegan wanting to know Moriarty & Mr Haddock and others from the finished as far as PONI are material is sensitive. very recently lodged if McCord inquest can McCord jr O’Rourke UVF at a disused quarry in concerned in 2007. Huge The assisting in this case. In their proceed alongside other instructed by Paul Newtownabbey in November amount of material. Both offender has infancy. More matters. PSNI resistant, Farrell, McIvor 1997. Formed part of PONI PONI and PSNI have provided investigative actions but she seems likely to Farrell investigation “Operation received third party information in to be undertaken by force it. Year 5. Ballast” and PSNI Operation disclosure applications in relation to this case, PONI in related PSNI - Mr Coll “Stafford” relation to a recently but unsure how cases, but unlikely to lodged civil case. much relates lead to any Ms Fee - PONI directly to McCord developments in murder. Volume of McCord case. No information was time frame for other stressed matters. Is also an ongoing JR.
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
6. Michael Ryan, Karen Quinlivan for Set-piece SAS ambush and Disclosure provided 2 sensitive folders KQ refers to killing State suggests readiness JF raised venue Ryan and Doris assassination of the three IRA from PSNI; none from ready and another 2 of Grew & a year hence; Keegan for elderly NoK. Tony Doris & families, John Fahy volunteers in Coagh, Co Tyrone MoD, though 1 NIO found since 2016 McCaughey; senior not happy as issues are Keegan sensitive Laurence for McNally family on 3 June 1991 folder identified officers (PSNI and “tolerably clear”. to holding MoD) gave Appears that inquest in McNally Robinson for PSNI 4 HET and 4 police statements and she Doherty/Fleming case Dungannon, if and Coll MoD folders wants the same for needs to happen before possible. this case – though this one. some died in She summarises Chinook helicopter Differing views on that MoD crash. I soldier readiness. KQ suggests a disclosure is the involved in both 5 to 6-week hearing key issue that shootings. provided case- needs movement 72 witnesses; 51 management has identified everything ready beforehand.
7. John Moran Family lawyers – Died 5 days after a loyalist car PONI has 3 folders 2 sensitive PSNI There is a PONI Stand-alone case AG Ref in 2014, 2 Fiona Doherty /O bomb exploded at Kelly’s Bar at (non-sensitive) folders complaint and the hearing estimated at other s. 14 Muirigh junction of Whiterock and civil action is at 2/3 weeks long applications Springfield Roads in May 1972. 13 MoD items discovery stage related to the State initially claimed it was an A year 1 case, well same incident IRA bomb (parallel McGurk’s Bar) PSNI concerned advanced subject to refused but new evidence contradicts about scope issues refining of scope
8. Patrick Family lawyers - Set-piece assassination in Clonoe There are 19 PSNI Lever Redactions and Cross-referencing Expected that inquest Fahey raised Karen Chapel carpark on 16 February arch files. Disclosure cross-referencing not yet done will take 4 to 6 weeks issue of venue for Vincent, Sean Quinlivan/Niall 1992. The 4 IRA volunteers were relatively advanced should not be an the sake of O’Farrell, Murphy returning from their attack on impediment to Tight case- Could be year 1 or 2 relatives once Coalisland RUC barracks. progress management depending on progress more. Peter Clancy Fiona Doherty late However, they fired no weapons required with disclosure. & Kevin Barry in for O’Farrell when the SAS opened fire from family concealed positions. MoD content with O’Donnell scope MoD - Coll PSNI - Robinson
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
9. Alexander Family lawyers – An INLA volunteer killed by SAS in Keegan doesn’t want to Keegan wants 11 military Not year 1 Jury at first Barra McGrory/O Co Derry on 12 November 1990. hear about difficulties collaborative gisting witnesses, BM raises inquest gave Patterson Muirigh Claims of Special Branch from MoD – wants between coroner possible linkages to unanimous informant and illegal use of force progress and MoD other military verdict but said PSNI + MoD - killings by way of a they felt under McGuinness policy of pressure. Hence assassination new inquest
10. Gerard Lawlor Family lawyers – Killed by loyalists on 22 July 2002 PONI investigation has Keegan very anxious PONI complaint and “Not quite ready to go, First PSNI Fiona Doherty/Niall while returning home in gathered most of the about Public Interest report completed – needs to be managed investigation into Murphy Glengormley from the Bellevue material for their look Immunity delays. waiting for along” sectarian murder Arms. A motor scooter with two at the PSNI response Says to McGuinness Loughinisland PSNI - McGuinness men on it pulled up and Gerard “there must be a appeal before Looks like year 2 was shot three times. He died on better way of doing publication the spot. He was the last Catholic this” killed during the conflict 5 other attacks that night – needs to be scoped in, much to CSO concern
11. John (Sean) Family lawyers – Kevin and John (known as Jack) All disclosed but some Other sensitive Considered to be a No clear indication Keegan doesn’t Karen Quinlivan and were shot by the UVF in the redactions. Other documents that may “vanguard case” although Phoenix Law want to run civil and Kevin Phoenix Law. family’s butcher shop in the Moy documents with be made available alongside Dillon and to supply a letter re case and inquest McKearney on 3 January 1992. Kevin died in approximately 70 “in the near future”. Frizzell - considered statement of readiness in parallel and the incident, Jack was seriously pages still to be seen. These may be the 70 thematic and may to Justice Keegan. cause wounded and died 3 months later Not clear whether pages . be run together. duplication. One on 4 April 1992. these are sensitive or Civil action may be to follow the non-sensitive. ready to go soon. other and if civil There is some case ready to go relevant that should documentation proceed first. associated with Fox and Dillon cases.
12. Daniel Family lawyers – Members of the IRA killed by the 5 folders 4 folders for Public Linked to other Advanced stage. Family want Karen Quinlivan/ SAS in an ambush in Derry, on Interest Immunity, cases, further cross- Should be considered inquest held in Doherty and Fearghal Shiels December 6, 1984. not concluded referencing required for Year 1, and it would Derry. MoD William need 4-6 weeks. opposes this PSNI: Mark One of the killers is suggestion. Fleming Robinson now deceased. MoD: Coll
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
13. Seamus Dillon Family lawyers – Mr Seamus was working as a doorman Justice Keegan Didn’t seem to be an Associated cases are Family lawyers feel this “Not quite ready Holland and at the Glengannon Hotel, proposed three stages issue unless Cairns, Marshall and could be in the first ten for listing but Phoenix Law Dungannon when he was shot for “case readiness” contained within PII Nelson. Trial of cases given its readiness needs effort and dead by two LVF gunmen 12 a) Core documents. process. Gibson and Fulton and was supposed to be active case hours after Billy Wright was killed b) OPONI material. also relevant. heard 3 years ago. management” on 27 December 1997. c) “Fit” with civil Public Interest Notwithstanding Keegan J. did not make according to JK. proceedings. Immunity pending, PONI investigation, this explicit. though some family is anxious to Prioritise inquest over This inquest was, Phoenix Law to material proceed with civil case which is also at “about to start 3 provide letter to JK inadvertently shown inquest. disclosure stage. Lead years ago” but detailing this within to Family lawyers. case with McKearney for a legal conflict next two weeks . and Fox... of interest
14. Elizabeth Family lawyers – Betty and John were killed in a no- Family lawyers have Presumably many Both families want John’s mother, Newham (PONI) Fiona Doherty and warning UVF car bombing of the seen 5 folders. Folder sensitive disclosure the inquest to Maureen, is 90 years and Barnard (Betty) Darragh Mackin Step Inn Bar, Keady, Co Armagh on 6 has sensitive issues relating to proceed as a matter old and Malachy (Boutcher) McDonald (Phoenix Law) 16 August 1976. disclosure. Newham/Barnard. of urgency however McDonald is 84. include these Family want case to there is a difference among 120 + and John CSO - Coll Coll needs clarity re proceed without re matter of scope. No explicit indication other deaths. McGleenan scope before go- waiting for the Fiona Doherty was from Keegan J. re ahead for search. outcome of Barnard prepared for case to timeframe. Family Reference to the Wider scope requires investigation by advance on narrow suggest likely medium South Border more intensive search Boutcher. disclosure. Fiona to long term in the Security Report Family lawyers argued seemed to be happy scheduling process. re assistance for a wider scope i.e. with HET report in Scoping is central to the from (GB) police linkage to Glennane respect of her client. progression of these (provenance cases. cases. unclear).
15. Francis Family lawyers – Shot dead by the SAS while moving 6 folders dealt with. 1 folder for Public Information about No clear indication – PSNI to confirm Karen Quinlivan/ guns for the IRA in Magherafelt, on Interest Immunity. Soldier A disclosed, probably not year 1. protocol for Patrick Fearghal Shiels February 18, 1986. Five SAS but not about pragmatic Bradley soldiers were involved, and two of More material Soldier C (MoD ‘Not quite ready’ approach to MoD/PSNI: Coll them opened fire (Soldier A first, identified, holding doc). C is disclosure with and then C). manageable, but believed to be Would need 4-6 weeks. MoD/PSNI. needs redacted. involved in other cases – further Keegan seeks cross-referencing confirmation in 2 required. weeks.
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
16. Gerard Casey Family lawyers – Member of the IRA killed by the 7 folders 1 folder for Public 3 folders to be Not listed immediately; = Karen Quinlivan/ UDA/UFF in collusion with the RUC Interest Immunity viewed. Keegan will look at the Fearghal Shiels at his home in Rasharkin when he readiness in in about 6 was in bed, on April 4, 1989. The process of months. Waiting on MoD/PSNI: Mark disclosure could PONI to publish report. Robinson PONI investigation completed start in January, related to multiple attacks after PONI publishes including this (called Operation report into Op. Greenwich) Greenwich.
17. Fergal Family lawyers - Killed by the LVF on 18th January Family taking civil PSNI 2 folders of Fiona Doherty said Keegan said that this is There has not Fiona Doherty 1998 while leaving a bar in proceedings in case. sensitive material. disclosure in the a standalone case and been an inquest McCusker Maghera. The weapon used in PSNI have 14 folders of case is at an not a lot more needs into Fergal PSNI - Robinson the killing had been used by the non-sensitive material advanced stage due addressed other than McCusker’s UVF to kill Larry Marley 3rd April relating to case. to the ongoing civil disclosure being murder to date. 1987 and in the attempted action. completed for inquest Mother is now 73 murder of Brendan Davison 25th purposes. years old and July 1988. would like to see inquest held as soon as possible.
18. Kevin Family lawyers – Killed allegedly by the INLA as he PONI investigation in PSNI - 20 folders PSNI - 2 folders in The court was informed Justice Keegan Sean Devine dropped off his child at Oakwood the case; no firm date the case on the morning of the said that case McAlorum Integrated School at Derriaghy. It as to when it will be inquest review that a may have to be was said that McAlorum had concluded. suspect in the murder paused PSNI – Robinson been involved in drug dealing and was to be interviewed depending on the that was the motive for the the following day. outcome of the attack. However, McAlorum had criminal been linked with the killing of investigation. INLA leader Gino Gallagher in an earlier INLA feud.
19. Craig Family lawyers – Killed 11th July 2005 by the UVF in . PSNI 34 folders in case Sensitive material in PONI investigation in This case could be in the Family want to Padraig O’Muirigh Woodvale. The attack occurred the case has not the case is ongoing later stages of the see the outcome McCausland during the feud between the UVF been looked at to inquest scheduling. It of the PONI PSNI – Martin and LVF although it is not date was said that it is linked investigation Wolfe believed he was related to either to others loyalist before having an organisation. deaths, Coulter, inquest in the PONI - Fee Mahood and Moffett case. and this could delay inquest even more.
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
20. John Dougal, Family lawyers – Five people killed by the British PSNI 7 folders. Some sensitive Mr Aiken stated that Justice Keegan Karen Quinlivan Army in Springhill on 9th July material in the case. the HET had done a said that the Margaret 1972. They were John Dougal MoD 1 folder. lot of work in tracing experience Gargan, Aiken – MoD/PSNI (16), Margaret Gargan (13), Not stated how the soldiers and this gained from the David McCafferty (14), Patrick many folders of could be used to Ballymurphy David Butler (30) and Noel Fitzpatrick a sensitive material assist the inquest. inquest could be McCafferty, curate at St John’s Church Falls there was. Karen Quinlivan used as a Road but based at Corpus Christi However, it was said concerned that template in the Patrick Butler Church in Springhill. that there was not a tracing of former Springhill case. and Noel lot of sensitive soldiers should not material in the case. be solely down to Fitzpatrick MoD as they may filter who should be traced. She wanted the Coroner Service involved in process as well.
21. Stephen Family lawyers – Stephen Geddis was hit by a MoD 6 folders. 1 document from Reference was made Justice Keegan said this Fiona Doherty Fiona Doherty plastic bullet fired by the British MoD that was to the Rowntree case could possibly said that the Geddis Army in Cullingtree Road on 28th deemed sensitive. inquest and that proceed in year 1 given safety issues Robinson - MoD August 1975 and died the facts that were that it was a stand- regarding the use following day. He was a 10-year- revealed at that alone case and that a lot of plastic bullet old schoolboy. inquest regarding of information and guns raised at the the safety of plastic evidence had been Rowntree inquest bullet guns used by gathered at the should be central the British Army. Rowntree inquest. to this case.
22. Patrick Family lawyers – He was shot by the MRF on 12th No reference to number No reference to Family is taking civil McGuinness said LIB Two other people Fiona Doherty May 1972 at the junction of of folders in case number of folders in proceedings as well. investigation into MRF Bernard McGiven McVeigh Riverdale Park South and case McGuinness said could finish before and Gerry McGuinness - MoD Finaghy Road North. He was hit ACC George Clarke Xmas with file handed Donnelly, who by sub machine fire while four had submitted an to PPS. were with Patrick others were wounded. affidavit in the case Justice Keegan said it McVeigh when to stay civil was clear that this case he was killed, are proceedings while could not proceed to also taking civil LIB investigation was inquest for a period and proceedings ongoing. would probably be in against the MoD. the later scheduling phase of the inquests.
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
23. Leo Norney Family lawyers – Shot by British Army 13 5 folders. 1 folder Robinson said that Justice Keegan believed M&F solicitors Fiona Doherty September 1975 as he walked the military case to be a standalone said that they along the Shephard’s path witnesses in the case and could possibly had been Mr Robinson - towards Turf Lodge. Soldiers case have been proceed in early stages contacted by an MoD/ PSNI involved in his murder later identified. of inquest schedule. anonymous charged and convicted of witness in the planting ammunition. case.
24. Joseph Ms Fee – PONI Joseph Campbell was a member PONI 18 folders of PONI holds some Ms Fee said PONI Justice Keegan said it Mr Coll said that of the RUC when he was shot material (PONI sensitive material. hold sensitive was a complex case if other murders Campbell Family lawyers – dead on 25th February 1977. He investigation called material in the case given that it linked with are linked to this Karen Quinlivan was closing the gates of the RUC Operation Newham) MoD 2 folders. that is related to the a major PONI case it could station in Cushendall at the time. Mid Ulster UVF in investigation namely widen the Mr Coll- PSNI MoD MoD 2 folders 1970s (Glenanne Operation Newham. It ongoing Gang) who were may be that Coroner in investigations. responsible for 125 case should first look at murders. This case is PONI material. linked to Operation Newham
25. Sam Marshall Family lawyers – He was shot dead on 7th March 19 folders 3 folders. Linked with the Justice Keegan said that Mark Mulholland Mark Mulholland 1990 as he was walking to his murders of Fox the family up to now for the family home at Donnelly Gardens, couple, Kearney and wanted to wait until the said that they Ms Fee - PONI Lurgan after signing bail Dillon. Civil PONI investigation was now wanted the conditions with two other men proceedings also complete. inquest to Robinson – MoD at Lurgan RUC station. underway. proceed as soon PSNI Case included in as possible given PONI Operation the long delays in Ashton; could take the PONI another 18 months investigation. to 2 years to complete.
26. Liam (Topper) Family lawyers – Murdered by UDA in April 1994 7 non-sensitive and 6 2 sensitive files have Question of CCTV There is still some work Mother has died Gemma McKeown in Springfield Park. Near a fence HET folders. been viewed by from Henry Taggart. to be done but and it is 25 years Thompson and Fiona Doherty. which marked boundary Family lawyers has coroner’s counsel. Other parties can consensus that it could since the PSNI + NIO – Mark between Catholic and Protestant received 4 folders, make submissions re be ready for hearing in incident Robinson. housing. A hole in the fence had though none of the HET A discrete case with former RUC officer’s 12 months. Mr Aiken – for ex- been reported earlier to RUC and ones no cross-referencing interested party FD reckons inquest RUC man seeking NIO but nothing was done. required. status should take 3 – 4 weeks interested party status.
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
27. Daniel Rooney Family lawyers - Daniel was killed by the MRF in Not referenced Not Referenced Potential criminal No explicit indication. Linkage with Padraig O Muirigh St James’s Crescent, West Belfast proceedings “Need for some ongoing Patrick McVeigh solicitor + on 27 September 1972. discussed. Affidavit review by coroner”. case killed by Fiona Doherty from ACC Clarke Need for case the MRF at a barrister stated a file would management by coroner. CESA checkpoint be with PPS “in or on 12 May 1972. PSNI + MoD – around Christmas Martin Wolfe. time”. Awaiting outcome of forensic results of exhumation. Mr Wolfe stated 5 MRF suspects had been interviewed - 1 in May 2 in August and 2 in Sept 2019. Three people remain to be interviewed- one in Australia, one who has a medical condition and another where the issue is unclear as to what the delay is. According to Mr Wolfe, “the end is in sight”.
28. Sean Brown Family lawyers – Abducted from Bellaghy GAA, PONI disclosure is 2 sensitive PSNI files PONI investigation is PONI - no reason to Widow is elderly Niall Murphy, beaten and then murdered in ongoing. PSNI have are being prepared concluded. delay inquest. PSNI wants inquest to Stephen Toal Randalstown by LVF in May passed 34 folders to for processing – There are civil propose year 3 alongside proceed PONI – Ms Fee 1997. A number of the suspects NoK. Keegan proceedings, but other mid-Ulster cases urgently despite PSNI – female (I are believed to have been police Link to other cases acknowledges these family’s priority is but Family lawyers linkage. didn’t know her) informers makes disclosure more take longer to the inquest. The anxious about delay and Keegan stresses Counsel for senior complicated process case is linked to mid- see linkage as a strict limits of investigator has Ulster UVF/LVF distraction. Feels inquest disclosure to interested party murder series e.g. will last several weeks. JK “interested status Dillon and Frizzell - Firm case-management party” required
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
29. Thomas Friel Family lawyers – Thomas was the last of three Five folders. MoD holds “some” Linkage with Geddis Will be treated as a Mrs Nash, Mr Hegarty people killed by the British Army sensitive material. and Rowntree cases. discreet case and when it mother, is dead barrister. using rubber bullets. Killed in With regard to comes to inquest both and there is Derry on 22 May 1973. witness tracing, “no Hegarty and Coll believe some difficulty PSNI/MoD – Mr Coll work has been it should not last longer regarding legal done”. RMP than two weeks at the aid – Statements for 1974 most. Apart from that no “exceptional inquest were not indication from Justice funding issues”. ciphered so it should Keegan. Family described be relatively easy to as “fractured”. trace soldiers. Keegan asked why Desire to hold some RMP inquest in Derry statements were ciphered and others No civil (in other cases) proceedings were not. No explanation offered from Coll. Tracing of witnesses was carried out by HET.
30. Patrick Family lawyers - Patrick was killed by British Contained in papers “Not a great amount Justice Keegan Not explicit but seems to AG has noted barrister Michael Army, (Lance Corporal Jones now relating to previous of sensitive material needs all papers be a willingness to that if Corporal McElhone Ford instructed by deceased) in Limehall, near inquest, previous but may be some from all sources expedite matters. Jones were alive, Fahey solicitors. Pomeroy, Co Tyrone on 7 August criminal trial, Claims additional military Aiken would like to make he would be MoD/PSNI - Mr 1974. Commission process (a files”. Discovery should not an opening statement to subject to Aiken. precursor to the be a massive narrow scope and assist prosecution Criminal Compensation burden. the family subject to Agency) and HET instruction. review. Justice Keegan found Mr Aiken’s proposal “helpful”.
31. Gareth Family lawyers – Member of Real IRA, died in May PONI happy to process 1 sensitive file – PONI investigation Nearly ready to go once Paul Dougan 2003. Body found in his car in their material to preparation for concluded. final disclosure O’Connor PSNI – Mark Newry Canal in 2005. He is Coroner. 30 PSNI folders disclosure at No civil proceedings completes. No Robinson alleged to have been a Special disclosed. advanced stage. impediments to inquest PONI – Ms Fee Branch informer. PONI – some PII issues
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
32. Sergeant Family lawyers – + 3 RUC officers killed in IRA Mary O’Rawe described PSNI complain about Announcement of Keegan – “wrong to put Queries and Fearghal Shiels + explosion at Kinnego difficulties in working queries in respect of new investigation an absolute pause” due scope are Quinn, Karen Quinlivan embankment October 1982. arrangements + disclosure – takes up into Kinnego bomb. to fresh investigation; difficult because Constables (McKerr) + McKerr, Burns and Toman communication with a lot of time. Given to Boutcher. twin track – continued it is hard to get a Niall Murphy + killed by RUC E4A in PSNI. Keegan wants to Police families want disclosure to prepare for measure of what McCloy + Fiona Doherty controversial circumstances at Still waiting for material; make things easier, inquest to wait. inquest alongside the issues are Hamilton, (Carroll) RUC checkpoint near Lurgan, when it does come it’s a single point of Other families view Boutcher investigation. due to levels of PSNI – Mr Coll Nov 1982 heavily redacted. contact for this with suspicion – redaction. Gervaise Mary O’Rawe for + Michael Tighe killed by RUC in Keegan wants more coroner’s counsel attempt at yet more A complicated case, need Queries arise McKerr, John coroner hayshed near Lurgan, Nov 1982. collaboration and will (Mary O’Rawe) delay. It’s knows the to talk about level of because of need Doran – for Quinn, Martin McCauley injured. emphasise the would be helpful, cases are linked – redactions; it’s “not for greater Burns, Eugene McCloy + Hamilton + Carroll and Grew killed by RUC importance of proactive things need to precise identities of nearly ready”; will need clarity. Toman, families E4A in controversial case-management to improve. who is suspected pro-active case PONI have a role in circumstances at RUC whoever is allocated of/responsible for management. Due to Michael respect of new checkpoint, Mullacreavie, Co this inquest Large amount of the bomb not continuing disclosure Tighe, investigation and Armagh, Dec 1982. sensitive material necessary for process, fresh potential + Killings by RUC seen as tho’ NB families inquest to proceed. investigation should not Roderick misconduct by RUC retaliation for Kinnego bomb. have the PSNI complain about necessarily delay the Carroll, Peter in respect of + All incidents investigated by Stalker/Sampson scope being too inquest start. Kinnego bomb and Stalker/Sampson. report since 2015 wide In any event, there can James Martin in relation to (tho’ on the promise be sequencing of Grew subsequent deaths of undertakings) incidents at the inquest proper.
33. Hugh Gerard Family lawyer - Ms Internee shot by a British Was a HET review in the Discrete case. There are civil 2-week suggested period AG referral in Campbell/ Padraig soldier during an escape case. No discovery or Limited sensitive proceedings in the for length of inquest. 2016 Coney O Muirigh attempt from Long Kesh in 1974 disclosure in the case yet. material. Soldiers case. Also, a JR Could follow the case HET identified some have been identified against PRONI for management protocol. Mr McGuinness for military witnesses. Has by name. refusal to hand over Family request for PSNI been some contact with internment papers, inquest to be held in civilian witnesses which is up for Dungannon. hearing October 2019
34. Patrick Family lawyer - Mr 15-year-old boy, shot in the Was a HET review in the British Army 2 weeks suggested time McGarrity grounds of the RVH probably by case. No discovery or shooting. period Crawford instructed by the British Army, in August disclosure in the case yet. Patricia Coyle 1975. Limited sensitive material in the case
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
35. Anthony Family lawyers - 8 IRA volunteers and one Disclosure “well S.6 applications Is an issue over Likely to be a Case Case was initially Hugh Southey & civilian who were ambushed by underway” in the civil lodged for closed whether civil case Management hearing in referred to the Hughes, Darragh Mackin a joint SAS/RUC force in proceedings. Keegan material will proceed first, or the next year regarding AG for Declan Loughgall on the 8th May 1987, wanted to know if the proceedings (CMPs), the inquest? MOD who should deal with consideration, Mr Coll for the following an IRA attack on the disclosure/discovery argued it should be sensitive material and but former SoS Arthur, MoD local barracks provided in civil MoD and PSNI have the inquest. S6 how that’s managed. If Villiers Seamus proceedings is likely to be gathered up all the applications are that is done quickly, intervened and Mr Robinson for full disclosure in inquest, material. Family MoD applications could see this being had it passed to Donnelly, the PSNI and if disclosure provided lawyers said there only, PSNI are not listed for later part of the UK Advocate Michael A in civil proceedings can be may be further seeking CMPs in this year 2. General on the provided to the coroner requests for case. basis the Gormley, at this stage. MoD and disclosure once s.6 Government Eugene Kelly, PSNI to confirm in writing applications are holds in 2 weeks. dealt with. information Patrick Kelly, which is relevant James Concern that CMP to the decision with a special to order a fresh Lynagh, advocate cannot be inquest and Padraig read across into because the inquest proceedings. case is national McKearney Keegan stated she security and Gerard wanted to think sensitive. about management O’Callaghan of the sensitive material and make decision about the best forum for that to be dealt with. Said the court may be able to do that sooner rather than later.
36. Patrick Duffy No -: Patricia Coyle Shot by British Army in Derry in This case was only Unknown, nothing Likely to be a year 4/5 Reopened by AG 1978. Described as first shoot- opened by the AG in has been done in case in March 2019 MoD - Mr Coll to-kill incident March 2019. terms of disclosure.
Nothing has been done in terms of disclosure
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
37. Charles Fox Family lawyers - Couple shot dead at their own PONI confirmed they hold PSNI have material There are JR PONI confirmed case is Issue regarding Hugh Southey home in the Moy by the UVF in relevant information in gathered by HET, proceedings around part of Operation the weapon and Theresa Darragh Mackin September 1992. Forms part of this case but are planning nothing has been the 2014 HET report Ashton. Ashton deals transpired out of Fox and Peter Corrigan the OPONI investigation an investigation so don’t disclosed so far. The on the basis it is with 43 murders in the the Mallon ‘Operation Ashton’ want to disclose info any HET did conduct inaccurate and 1990s in Mid Ulster. inquest, where a PSNI - Mr Rooney time soon. There are 39 interviews in states that the Investigation has not yet different folders of NS material in relation to this case. wrong murder commenced. PONI focus weapon was PONI -: Ms Fee the Dillon case, but can’t Keegan asked for weapon was used. A is on Operation used, and it is say how much in this disclosure of the leave application Newham, 125 murders also linked to case. HET interviews to was heard in 2015, from 56 attacks, focusing other killings. assist with defining leave was granted in on UVF and RUC activity Solicitors for the the scope of the 2017, but there has in the 1970’s. Likely to Family lawyers inquest and been a de facto stay finish in 18 months to 2 handed in a list acknowledged the on proceedings years. Newham may of killings they thematic elements. pending the assist Ashton, so Ashton say are PSNI stated McQuillan is pended due to connected by 8 interviews will form judgement. potential links. PONI weapons from part of sensitive asked for case to be the same disclosure FAMILY The civil proceedings listed later rather than source. LAWYERS Counsel in this case are not sooner. They cannot give The Coroner disagreed. well advanced, a time frame for Ashton reopened this though those in to commence. case in 2013, it linked cases are Will be a year 5 case. was not an AG more advanced. request. There There are 27 civil had previously cases re Mid Ulster been a murders. 3 cases prosecution and (McKearney, Frizzell no inquest. and Dillon) have Prosecution did been prioritised that not address the cover all weapons, collusion issue. perpetrators and the importation.
They are at discovery stage.
PSNI Counsel stated he was not aware of PONI investigation
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
38. Thomas Mills Family lawyers - 50-year-old civilian who was Statements are available Little or no sensitive There will be three A discrete incident. AG directed Fiona Doherty working as a night watchman at for disclosure from HET material. Some witnesses for Vere There is a direct witness fresh inquest instructed by Finlay’s packaging factory in and NoK. Stated in court tracing has been Foster school, three to the incident who is McConnell Kelly 1972. Initially the death was that there is done by the HET. who attended the now 90 years of age. Sols attributed to the IRA. HET comparatively little NS aftermath. Looking Estimated by lawyers to report confirmed he was shot material. 2 folders of NS at 10/12 military be a 2-week hearing. All MoD - Mr by the British Army. Inquest already marked up for Art witnesses at most. agreed it should be McGuinness reopened on the basis the 2 and 8 proposed workable within the case finding was misadventure redactions. There needs MoD said there management protocol. to be a review of ballistics could be potential Will be a year 1 case due and pathology evidence. impediments with to age of witness. MoD hasn’t started any information held by work on this yet. third parties such as the National Archive.
Keegan having none of it, citing experience form Ballymurphy inquest.
39. John Coulter Family lawyers - Two loyalists killed as part of PONI anticipating their PSNI saying material No other PoM saying families There has never Padraig O’Muirigh 2000 feud. Series of murders in investigation into all will need to be PII’d. proceedings linked realistic about time been an inquest and Robert North and West Belfast. PONI linked cases will be Don’t know if the to these cases. No frame, it’s not a year 1 in this case Mahood PONI - Ms Fee name is Operation Cashmere completed in 18 months. files are marked up civil proceedings. case but would benefit Only delay in disclosure yet and ready to go. Keegan stating an from robust case PSNI and MoD - Mr would be if a file was To be confirmed in 2 early scope management. Keegan McGuinness submitted to the PPS. weeks. document would be asking if it can proceed in of assistance. parallel with PONI Cases of McCausland and investigation. Year 3 or 4 Moffett are linked. & folders of NS material held by PSNI, but there could be ten. I
n 2016 Coroners service said 9 but think there are ten.
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No Case name Lawyers Brief description Readiness Likely Other of incident Disclosure Other scheduling remarks Non-sensitive Sensitive aspects
40. Robert Moffet PSNI - Mr Wolfe Shot dead on the Shankill road No work has been done No work done on Counsel saying year 3 by the UVF 28th May 2010. UVF on disclosure to date. disclosure to date onwards. Will probably PONI - Ms Fee supposed to be on ceasefire. PONI may submit file to be year 4. Case is part of PONI Operation PPS. No difficulty Issue over who is Cashmere. supplying material once the next of kin will case concluded. have to be worked out.
Sister of Mr Moffet - Barra McGrory & Nick Scott instructed by KRW. No legal aid.
Son & Daughter of Mr Moffett - Mr Moriarty instructed by John McAtamney. Have the grant of probate in the case.
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