Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not disagree with Deputy Martin. I happened to see the programme and it speaks for itself. The television shot of the mother with the hands speaks for itself in terms of Irishness, motherhood and the loss of loved ones. It is an important programme from the point of view of engagement with the independent commission that has been set up for information in respect of those who are still missing. I note the comments of the Deputy First Minister, Mr. McGuinness, in this regard. My understanding is that it appears as though those who are still missing are either in Meath or in Monaghan. It may well be that people out there do know or recollect these tragic incidents unfolding on their land or close to where they might have been. It is a long time ago but the hurt is obviously as palpable and as relevant now as it was then, so I share Deputy Martin's view.

On the Bill referred to by Deputy Martin, the Minister for Justice and Equality has met with members of the families of the disappeared. The Bill will probably be published in the second half of next year.

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