Content overview: “State Apology to Family of Prison Officer Brian Stack, Killed by IRA in 1983”. The Irish government has issued a formal state apology to the family of Brian Stack, a prison officer who was shot by the IRA in Dublin in 1983 and died 18 months later. Stack was crossing a street when he was shot in the back of the neck. The apology acknowledges the state's failure to adequately investigate his murder and support his family, and comes after a long campaign by his sons, Austin and Oliver Stack.
The move is significant as it is one of the few state apologies related to IRA killings of prison officers during the Troubles. It highlights ongoing efforts to address legacy issues and provide closure to victims' families. The apology may set a precedent for other unresolved cases from that era. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.