Tánaiste statement on meeting with family of Seán Brown
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- An t-eolas is déanaí: 12 Bealtaine 2025
The Tánaiste met with the family of Seán Brown in Government Buildings on Monday evening.
The Tánaiste commended Bridie Brown and her family on their tireless campaign for truth over the last 28 years and told them the absence of an effective investigation into his death is simply unacceptable.
Speaking after the meeting, the Tánaiste said:
“Today is the 28th anniversary of Seán Brown’s murder and a stark reminder that the Brown family have waited far too long for truth and accountability.
"I reiterated this point, as I have previously, to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in a phone call with him last Friday. I say it again today and I will continue to use every channel available to me to pursue this matter.
"In the absence of an effective investigation into his death – which the UK government agrees has not yet taken place – the passage of time makes this increasingly pressing.
"Bridie Brown and her family have shown enormous strength in pursuing this case and I will continue to use my influence and that of the Irish government to bring about a resolution that is acceptable to the Brown family. They have waited too long.”