Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 79: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he and the Garda Commissioner have implemented the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights which reported on the first and second Barron reports and which are pertinent to their area of responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35729/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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In respect of the joint committee's final report on the Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings, the primary recommendations relate to the establishment of a further inquiry into certain aspects of the State's handling of the bombings. In response, the Government, with the Taoiseach as sponsoring Minister, established a Commission of Investigation, the work of which is ongoing.

In respect of the joint committee's final report on the Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin Bombings of 1972 and 1973, chapter 12 sets our diverse recommendations and suggestions for any further necessary action. In respect of the relevant recommendations of the two reports, implementation, as appropriate, has occurred and is occurring, including: the enactment of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the establishment of implementation arrangements thereon; continued support for the forensic science laboratory; the ongoing development of departmental arrangements to facilitate comprehensive implementation of the National Archives Act 1986; the ongoing development of proposals for the establishment of a group of independent academics to advise on access to undisclosed files; and continued support for the Remembrance Commission.