Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her response. I acknowledge the great work the Michael O'Donoghue Memorial Heritage Project has done on this case. For the relatives of John Twiss, it is very emotive and important that they have justice done for their ancestor. I acknowledge the Minister's enthusiasm from the start. Within days of taking office she was on the case. I also acknowledge the work of her predecessor, Deputy Flanagan, who took the case very seriously and moved it forward. I hope that all of those working on the case can prioritise it and complete their work as soon as possible. This has gone on for 125 years and it will be 126 years in February. The passage of time does not diminish the hurt caused to the Twiss family and everybody in the district, particularly his descendants, who want to see justice finally for John Twiss.

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