Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have tabled this question in light of the comments by the Northern Ireland Attorney General, Mr. John Larkin, concerning a proposal to have a cessation of prosecutions for all pre-1998 crimes. The matter is relevant, given the recent publication of the Smithwick report.

In that context, I welcome last week's apology by the Minister for Justice and Equality on behalf of the State. It was timely for the families concerned and for their communities.

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