Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The acoustics in this Chamber are not always great, so the Taoiseach will forgive me if I misheard him. Did he indicate that he has not had an opportunity to raise the specific decision of the Houses of the Oireachtas on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, and the series of reports on the bombings, with the British Prime Minister? If I understand correctly that these matters have not been raised, why is that the case? Independent Members and Deputies from all parties in this House made a unanimous decision to adopt a motion that called for full disclosure and co-operation on the part of the British authorities. That decision was communicated by the Clerk of the Dáil to his counterpart at Westminster. We are still waiting for a formal response, other than the acknowledgement that the communication was received, from the Westminster authorities. Why has the Taoiseach not raised the matter with the British Prime Minister? Will he undertake to raise it in the serious manner that is required? Will he consider the suggestion that has been made to him on many occasions that he should arrange a specific meeting with the British Prime Minister to discuss the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and all other matters pertaining to collusion? A proper summit of the leaders of both Parliaments is required if this matter is to be addressed in a real and concerted way.

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