Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Deputy is correct in his last question. I have not had any discussions with him since I last met him.

I agree in respect of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. When I was sitting where the Deputy is now sitting, I raised the issue many times with the former taoisigh, Mr. Ahern and Mr. Cowen. On each occasion the response was that the British Government would consider the matter. I got the same reply when I raised it directly with the British Prime Minister. It is an issue for all of us here. I do not want to get into a long series of endless inquiries, but it is an issue I will continue to raise and I will report to the House on a follow-up from the last time I raised it. Obviously when I do it again, I will be happy to come back and give the Deputy the up-to-date position.

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