Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her response. She is well aware that the victims' families are not able to obtain closure regarding what actually happened on the night. There is a huge dispute over the findings of the two reports. Basically, the families feel the evidence provided to ensure there would be a fresh inquiry was not read by the Department and that the person examining the information had not the required legal or technical expertise to make an assessment. If the Minister could respond on this, it would be appreciated. Could she confirm whether the reports were read within the 12 weeks when they were in the possession of the Department?

People are very angry and feel justice is being denied to them. They believe nobody was fully held to account over what happened on the very tragic night in question. As the Minister said, allegations were made to the Garda. Could the Minister find out whether any information is forthcoming from the Garda on when its investigation will be completed? This would be appreciated.

I raised the issue of the memorial park. Perhaps the Minister could follow this up with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government because adequate funding must be found to ensure the park is appropriately maintained. It is currently dilapidated in parts and is not the fitting memorial to the victims of this terrible national tragedy that it should be.

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