Rebecca Browne: Family calls for ‘truth’ over Garda car death

The family’s solicitor has also previously confirmed last week that he had requested the “full written reasons, together with all documents, consultation notes, expert opinions and reports, and memoranda which have given rise to this decision”.

“It is our intention to challenge this decision by way of judicial review,” Conor Moylan, of Madden and Finucane Solicitors, said.

Mrs Smith said the legal challenge would get under way in early 2025.

Rebecca’s mum, dad and brother are “utterly devastated”, she added, but widespread support for the campaign for justice was keeping the family going.

“We had been keeping quiet, hoping we would find out answers… Her (Rebecca’s) death will not be shoved under the carpet. She was very loved, everyone is uniting together,” she said.