Disappointment at Brennan Decision – Stop the Deportation!

Ógra Shinn Féin Ulster Chairperson and Sinn Féin Councillor Johnny McGibbon, has said he is disappointed at the recent decision in the United States, as Irish Detainee and 1983 Long Kesh escapee, Pól Brennan lost his deportation hearing. Mr Brennan has 30 days from the decision to make an appeal.



Cllr McGibbon said,

“Ógra Shinn Féin was disappointed to hear the result of Pól’s deportation case. We have been campaigning over the last number of months for Pól’s release, so he could fight his case fairly. In the end he was refused the opportunity to remain free during the period of his case.”

He continued,

“Pól has lived openly in the US for over 20 years. He has made his life there. We believe he should be allowed to remain. He should be granted political asylum, and allowed to get on with his life.”

“Ógra Shinn Féin will continue to support Pól and his family, in whatever decisions he makes over the time ahead.”

“Last week in Cork, the Ógra Shinn Féin National Congress passed a motion calling for an end to the deportation and in solidarity with Pól and his family. We will continue in our attempts to bring focus on to Pól’s case especially in the next few days, as we mobilize across Ireland for a weekend of action in solidarity with IRA POW’s and our imprisoned international comrades.”