Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Omagh bombing was an appalling tragedy and an appalling crime. It was one of the worst tragedies inflicted on innocent people throughout the entire Troubles in Northern Ireland. I had some engagement with personnel who were involved on the fringes of the Omagh bombing. The information transmitted to me at the time was transferred to the Taoiseach of the day and to the appropriate authorities. I met with Mr. Gallagher when I was a member of the Opposition. I listened to his story and the stories of others. Last year, I asked the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, to meet with the relatives and he did so. They handed him a copy of their report. The Minister has considered that report in part. Because of its implications, the Minister has not responded fully to the report as yet. On the question of the truth about Omagh, I would like to think we could find out the truth eventually. There are other issues in regard to Northern Ireland about which we have been unable to find out the truth. Some of these are very serious matters and people would like to be in a position to see the truth, however tragic, brought to light. I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to communicate with Deputy McGrath in respect of his ongoing consideration of the report he received from the relatives of the Omagh deceased. I met them only last year.

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