Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

On my Question No. 5 concerning the murder of Pat Finucane and the need for a proper public inquiry, does the Taoiseach agree it is unacceptable for any security forces, particularly those north of the Border, to be involved directly or indirectly in the murder of a human rights lawyer or any other citizen such as Seamus Ludlow? Does the Taoiseach accept that such a murder would cause enormous damage to the rule of law in any democratic society? Does he accept that the British security forces were up to their necks in killings and murders on this island over a 30-year period and has he pointed that out to the Prime Minister, Mr. Blair, and his Government?

Also, does the Taoiseach share my major concerns about recent allegations that one of the Greysteel massacre murderers, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for 12 murders at Greysteel and Castlerock, was a paid British agent who received £50,000 through a bogus Special Branch account following his release in 2000? Does the Taoiseach regard that as a disgrace and unacceptable, especially in the current era of co-operation? What will the Taoiseach do about these serious allegations of collusion? Does he accept that the truth must come out if we are serious about the peace process and a healing process?

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