Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to make it quite clear to Deputy Adams and everybody in the House and beyond that there is absolutely no ambivalence on the part of the Government as far as this issue is concerned. We continue to make it absolutely clear in all circumstances that the position of the Irish Government remains one of full support for a public inquiry in line with the commitments agreed upon at Weston Park. That has been the position for many years and continues to be the position. There is absolutely no movement in that regard. We made it quite clear as recently as yesterday that our position differs fundamentally from that of the British Government. Can I say to Deputy Adams that this Government will continue to support the Finucane family in whatever way possible in their quest to establish a full and transparent truth on this issue?

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