Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

I support the call made by Senator Jim Walsh for an all-party motion on the Dublin-Monaghan bombings, as happened in the Dáil. It would be nice if that happened at a fairly early stage. I would also like to commend the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, and the Government on their persistence in seeking justice for the family of the murdered solicitor, Pat Finucane, and for his memory. When we consider the outrage that was there at the time of the killing, not just in Ireland but also internationally, it was clear that the only reason Pat Finucane was murdered was because of some people whom he defended in the courts. It is generally accepted throughout the world that people involved in the legal process do not become targets in times of conflict. When the Finucane family got an invitation to visit the British Prime Minister, I am sure their hopes were high that they would get a positive response and that there would be a public inquiry into Pat Finucane's death. They were exceptionally disappointed when they got a negative response.

However, I understand that one thing came out of that meeting. It was quite clear that the British Prime Minister believed there was state collusion in the killing of Pat Finucane. We all know full well this issue is not going to go away. It may even pass from one generation to the next. I commend the Government and I would like the Leader -----