Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

This morning the Minister, Deputy Coveney, was here to talk on a Commencement matter raised by Senator Gallagher in respect of another horror story and legacy issue from the Troubles of this country and this island, namely, the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. Let us remember the victims' families and the people who sought justice for them. Tomorrow is the 44th anniversary of the deaths of the people involved. However, I do not mean to pass remark on the Minister of State. He is doing his job. I just want to share with the Minister of State that in itself, the Minister's absence was disappointing and sent out a message that concerns me. Ultimately we want the Government to make a decision and want this House to be kept informed. I have one request for the men and for us in Seanad Éireann. As soon as the Government has made its decision, which I hope will be soon, I ask that it comes back to this House and tells us.