Ms Liz McManus:

The view that has been expressed does not represent the Truth Recovery Process. It is important that it is seen in that light. We do not consider that view to be part of our work. Recently Mr. Finucane made a statement about victims, namely, that there was unfinished business and nobody knows that more than him. We are simply trying to see if there is an alternative route that people can choose or not. Obviously, the route to the courts is well established. I know it is difficult. Mr. Finucane made the point that some people have had to struggle very hard to get their day in court. This is not in any way antagonistic to that and it is unfortunate that we have reached this point. I do not want Mr. Finucane to feel in any way that we see that as confrontational in any form. What we are talking about is simply an alternative if somebody chooses to take that up. It is used in other countries in post-conflict situations. To us, it is important that we at least we look at this fairly and with an open mind. That is why we are here today and that is why we want to pursue this course. It is not to come into conflict with the work being done by Mr. Finucane and organisations like him.