Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the issue of the non-implementation of paragraph 20 of the Weston Park agreement in regard to a prisoner (details supplied) in Northern Ireland with the Northern Ireland and British Authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7965/12]

Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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I understand that the prisoner in question has initiated legal proceedings which are currently before the courts. It would not be appropriate for me to comment any further at this stage other than to confirm that officials from my Department continue to monitor developments very closely.

Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made on securing an independent all-Ireland inquiry into the Omagh bombing as requested by families of the victims; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7982/12]

Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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The bombing in Omagh in August 1998 was an atrocity which resulted in appalling loss of life and injury. The search for closure by those who have been affected by this atrocity has not been an easy or swift process. Criminal proceedings against those who undertook this terrible act have not resulted in a successful prosecution and I understand that an appeal is currently underway regarding the verdict of the landmark civil case taken by the families seeking compensation against a group of men alleged to have been involved in the Omagh bombing. The Government does not propose to establish an all-Ireland inquiry into the bombing. An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland maintain close contact regarding all matters of cross border crime and any new evidential opportunities related to the Omagh bombing will be fully pursued in the spirit of this enhanced relationship.