Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 238: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has investigated the evidence of a person (details supplied) in relation to the Dublin Monaghan Bombings in 1974 and the issue of the Boyne Bridge opening and lack of security. [28299/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry ('Barron Inquiry') into the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings of 1974 details its interaction with the person in question on the matter.

A Commission of Investigation, the sole member of which is Mr. Patrick MacEntee, S.C., Q.C., is currently inquiring into certain aspects of the State's response to the bombings. In that context, I am aware that the person in question has continued to raise issues with the Commission and others in respect of the bombings.

I consider that the most appropriate forum for the consideration of the issues raised is the Commission, which will report in due course to the Taoiseach as the 'specified Minister'. In the interim, no further action is contemplated on my part, and I am informed that this is also the case with the Garda authorities.