Report into Bobby Storey funeral controversy set to be released

The investigation, carried out by Peter Coll QC, had been originally due to be completed at the end of October.

The investigation looked into why Mr Storey’s relatives were treated differently to eight other families at Roselawn Cemeterey in June 2020.

A spokesperson for Belfast City Council told the BBC: “Party group leaders have been advised that the independent investigation into the events surrounding the cremation of Mr Robert Storey at Roselawn on June 30 2020 has concluded and Peter Coll QC has completed his report.

“Mr Coll will present his findings and share copies of the report with party group leaders on Thursday 18 February after which the report will be made publicly available.

“Council is contacting the families affected to advise that the independent investigation is now complete and a copy of the report is being made available to them, before the report is made publicly available.”

In July, the council apologised to the families who were not allowed into the cemetery.

Up to 30 friends and relatives of Mr Storey were allowed to do so.