Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I fully accept what the Senator has said; justice delayed is justice denied. As he will be aware, later this week, we will be marking the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. It is a tragic day recorded in our history, the deadliest single day of the Troubles. On Friday, there will be commemoration events in Dublin and Monaghan attended by the President and representatives of the Government. All of the victims and survivors of those brutal bombings will be remembered. The Good Friday Agreement recognised the need for particular acknowledgement of the position of victims. The Government will not forget our duty to victims and survivors. We will persevere in our efforts to seek out the truth behind the tragic events of 17 May 1974, through which we hope to secure some measure of comfort for those affected by these callous attacks. In seeking out the truth, the Government welcomes the inclusion of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in the remit of Operation Denton and Operation Newham. We remain hopeful these reports will provide more answers for all of the victims, the survivors and the families of those affected. It has been a long time for all of those who lost family members, whose family members were injured or who were injured themselves. From their point of view, it is disappointing that answers have not been given. It is to be hoped we will in the coming months get some more information and more answers to the questions we have asked.