Mr. Pádraig Ó Muirigh:

I endorse the comments made by Deputy Tóibín concerning the behaviour of the British Government. On actions that might be taken by the Irish State, we welcome consideration of any legal action it could take. It might be undertaken alongside actions taken by the families in the courts. The Irish State could consider a possible role in respect of international law in this regard. I am not best placed to comment now. I think it is a good idea, however, and the Irish Government should examine it. This might also be an aspect that the committee could raise, keep an eye on and request a formal response from the Irish Government, and keep in touch with the families. I fully welcome the involvement of the Irish State, and we have seen it take the British Government to court before in the famous case involving the hooded men. Therefore, that is a consideration worth looking at and I thank the Deputy for the suggestion. It should be followed up.