Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Will the Taoiseach clarify his Department's role under the Archives Act 1986? Does he or his Department have an oversight role on the release of files or even the decision not to release files by any other Department? As regards files that have not been released by the Department of the Taoiseach pertaining to 1975, will the Taoiseach advise us if any of those relate in any way to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of the previous year, 1974? If so, why have they been retained? Can the Taoiseach be specific regarding that area?

Will the Taoiseach advise us if any files — I am advised that "none" is the answer — in the Six Counties section of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the year 1975 have been released? Is the Taoiseach in a position to advise whether that is that case?

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