Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Thank you, Mr. Stack. On behalf of the committee, I thank all the witnesses. Thank you for the way you have articulated your submissions, stories and powerful testimony. It has been very helpful to us and I hope we can be of help to you in future.

Mr. Teggart, I am sorry to hear about the northern delays you have experienced regarding the new inquest into the case of your loved ones. If we can be of any help, that is what we are here to do. Mr. Kelly, you referred to the ongoing PSNI murder investigations and the historical investigations unit. In the case of clearing the name of Gerald Donaghey, is there anything we can do, as a Government or as a committee, to help clear his name? It seems to be an issue. Perhaps you can talk to me afterwards. We would be only too happy to help.

Ms Fullerton, I certainly believe that we can bring your case to the attention of the Minister for Justice and Equality, the Taoiseach and perhaps the Ombudsman, if that is helpful. I realise you are taking legal advice. I am concerned that there has been no contact between the Garda and yourselves since 2009. Again, we will highlight that with the people who matter and we will do whatever we can.

Mr. Stack, the idea of a victims commission or forum to support victims and their families is worthy. A national memorial is something that should be an objective for all of us. I take your point about involvement in any decisions to be made and that you have not been asked for input. This needs to be addressed in future. It has been very powerful today.

This Government is committed to the Good Friday Agreement for Northern Ireland and to upholding the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements. The Government made a major commitment to the negotiations under the Stormont House Agreement, which contains comprehensive measures for dealing with the past. The implementation of the Stormont House Agreement and the Good Friday Agreement is a major priority for me, the Government and members of this committee. A successful resolution to the current talks is also a major priority. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Flanagan, is in Stormont today for talks. So much has been done in the past 15 or 20 years by people who have made major sacrifices. My job as the Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement along with other committee members is to be helpful and bring it forward. Once again, I thank all the witnesses.