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Sat 07 Jul 2007State to outline its position on McBrearty liabilityThe State and Garda Commissioner are expected to outline to the High Court this month their position on liability in an action for damages by publican Frank McBrearty snr arising out of his arrest and treatment by gardaí during their investigation into the death of cattle dealer Richie Barron in Co Donegal 11 years ago.The action is being brought by Mr McBrearty, from Raphoe, Co Donegal, his wife Rosalind, and their firm, Frank McBrearty and Co Ltd, against the commissioner of the Garda and the State in relation to their treatment following the death of Mr Barron in Raphoe in 1996.