Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Today the family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane is in England. They will be made aware of the findings of the inquiry into his murder. It is important that they should not feel they are alone. Previously, the British Prime Minister has admitted that there was collusion by state security forces in this murder. The extent of that collusion will be evident today. It is important, as a follow up to the Good Friday Agreement, to have a method of dealing with cases such as this, as distinct from the legal aspect. If they are not dealt with, particularly where there was state involvement, it will not help to underpin the fragile peace process that exists at present.

One of the difficulties in the Republic is that Northern Ireland has gone off the radar. There are a number of reasons for that. Perhaps we are complacent to some extent with the success we already have. Also, other issues, particularly economic, dominate at present. It is important that the Irish Government shows at every opportunity that it, too, has a responsibility and an interest in respect of the current situation.

I understand he will return for the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill. There are only 12 amendments and we will see how the debate goes today. Senator Norris read a letter and I am not sure if a response is required or necessary. I could not quite follow it but I thank the Senator for his eloquence.