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Family of man killed in alleged hit-and-run over 30 years ago take action against State

Summary

The family of James Clancy, a 80‑year‑old Co Offaly man killed in a hit‑and‑run on Patrick Street, Tullamore on 1 December 1987, has filed a High Court damages action against the State. No one was ever charged in the incident. Joseph Clancy, acting as personal representative of his father's estate, sued the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice and the Attorney General. The claim was lodged earlier this week. A retired District Court Judge, Mary Collins, investigated the original Garda inquiry and found that the investigation into an unsubstantiated allegation that Garda members were involved was reasonable and adequate, but criticised the Garda for an unacceptable lack of communication with the family. The family has endured unanswered questions and distress for 30 years. Mr Clancy's son seeks a declaration that the defendants breached James Clancy's constitutional and European Convention rights, and damages for alleged negligence, breach of duty and misfeasance in public office.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Family of man killed in alleged hit-and-run over 30 years ago take action against State. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• December 1st, 1987 Incident
• 2019-06-28 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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