Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 153: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the case of Mr. Pat Finucane; and if the maximum support will be given to their family. [12617/05]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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At my recent meeting with Prime Minister Blair, I again raised the question of a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane. We want to see the standard agreed at Weston Park and set by Judge Cory adhered to. While Prime Minister Blair has been very clear in his discussions and correspondence with me that this is also the British Government's intention, we continue to share the concern of the Finucane family that the new Inquiries Act, under which the British intend to have the Finucane case investigated, will not meet these standards. The Finucane case was also discussed with President Bush during my recent visit to Washington. The family has our full and continuing support in their tireless efforts over so many years to achieve the full truth in this deeply disturbing case and officials remain in close contact with the family.