Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputies Moynihan and Carthy. I will reiterate Deputy Moynihan's call in respect of Belturbet. I will also say very clearly that I expect all authorities to co-operate fully. That is why extraordinary steps were taken in 2022 by the then Minister for Justice to put in place a bespoke mechanism to allow relevant information from An Garda Síochána to be shared with Operation Denton. This assistance has been acknowledged, including by Sir Iain Livingstone, head of the Kenova review, who made reference to the high level of co-operation received from An Garda Síochána and the ongoing support of successive Irish governments. An Garda Síochána has also been assisting the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland in respect of Operation Newham which, due to its extremely broad-ranging nature, has been ongoing for a number of years. It is important to recall on the record of the House that the investigation into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings remains open in this jurisdiction. Any new evidence that comes to light from any source will be vigorously and fully pursued by An Garda Síochána. I hope the publication of the Operation Denton report will shed new light.

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