The Garda Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the murder of Garda Anthony Golden.

He was shot in Omeath, County Louth in October 2015 by Adrian Crevan Mackin - who then turned the gun on himself.

Mackin's partner Siobhán Phillips suffered life changing injuries during the incident.

 The Taoiseach is being urged to recall the Dáil after new information emerged in a Prime Time Investigates programme which alleges Gardaí had a litany of information about Mackin and the weapons and bombs he had.

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald says its disturbing:

A statement has been released by solicitors representing Siobhán Phillips and her family: 

Katie McAllister of Madden & Finucane Solicitors, representing the family, said:

“This is a significant development in relation to the family’s pursuit for information and

accountability relating to the serious shooting of Siobhan on 11th October 2015 and the

serious threat to the family beforehand. These revelations raise issues of significant public

importance and require an investigation at the highest level.

“We have been instructed today to issue proceedings in the High Court in Dublin and we will

be writing to Frances Fitzgerald, the Minister for Justice, requesting that she immediately

establish a public enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Siobhan and the

murder of Garda Golden.”

Meanwhile, 

Siobhan Phillips' father says he wants to meet with the Justice Minister, the Garda Commissioner and DPP.

Sean Phillips told LMFM Radio, why he wants a number of face-to-face meetings:

Fianna Fáil's Justice Spokesman Jim O'Callaghan says there are serious questions that need to be answered.