Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 216: To ask the Taoiseach his views on a full public inquiry into British collusion in the bombing atrocities in the 1970s, north and south of the border. [2022/07]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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It is clear that the co-operation of the British authorities is essential in the case of any suggestion for a public inquiry on these matters.

This is something which was clear from the efforts of Judge Barron in all of his inquiries. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, which looked at those Reports, has recognised that. The Government has been using all appropriate means in its efforts to ensure that co-operation.

A public inquiry in this State which did not have the full co-operation of the British Government would not resolve any of the outstanding questions.

As the Joint Oireachtas Committee has said, questions relating to allegations of collusion can only be dealt with by the British Government. That is the focus of our efforts in ongoing contacts with the British Government, including at the highest level.