A Sinn Fein councillor hailed the controversial funeral of former IRA prisoner Eamon 'Peggy' McCourt as a "great send-off". The PSNI is investigating the funeral in the Creggan area of Derry on Monday for breaches of Covid-19 regulations. Tina Burke, who sits on Derry City and Strabane District Council, wrote on social media: "Today we laid a stalwart of the Derry republican family to rest" and "Great send-off for an even greater man." Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly has admitted "two or three" Sinn Fein councillors paid their respects from the roadside. However, the party is staying silent on whether Ms Burke was among this number and has ignored questions on the matter.