Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the new evidence on the Loughin Island massacre in the North with the British Government; and if he will support the families on this mater. [27249/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Foreign Affairs has raised the murders in Loughin Island on 18 June 1994 with the British Government through the British Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat. With regard to the recent reports in question, an update from the PSNI on this and other aspects of the case has been requested, as well as details of steps being taken to keep the families informed of developments.

Officials have discussed the case with local public representatives, who assisted the families in making a complaint to the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman with regard to the case. Officials have also remained in contact with Mrs O'Loan as she continues her investigation into this and other related cases. The Government will continue to assist the families in any way it can.