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Tue 05 May 2004Barron report caused allegations to be made, says gardaMorris Tribunal: A refusal by the senior garda officer in Donegal to allow an exhumation of the remains of Raphoe cattle-dealer Mr Richie Barron "effectively tied my hands", said Supt Kevin Lennon in his closing submission.He said allegations were made against him at the tribunal because of reports he had written to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and Chief Supt Denis Fitzpatrick criticising the investigation into Ritchie Barron's death.