I propose to take Questions Nos. 26 and 27 together.
The former Chief Justice, Mr. Liam Hamilton, began his work at the end of January. He is the sole member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin, Monaghan and Dundalk bombings. I have made clear that, if the former chief justice requires any additional resources or support, this will be provided. Detailed terms of reference in regard to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings were agreed with the former chief justice and with the justice for the Forgotten Group representing the injured and bereaved relatives some time ago. Mr. Hamilton is currently engaged in his examination of these bombings.
While it had been hoped the former chief justice would have been able to submit his report on the Dublin-Monaghan bombings before the summer break, it is understood that this will not now be possible, although it is hoped that the report will be available in September.
Discussions between the relevant Departments and offices on the detailed terms of reference for the examination of the Dundalk bombing are close to finalisation, following which they will be the subject of consultation with the legal representatives of the victims' relatives and with Mr. Hamilton.
As regards the specific case raised by the Deputy, I have received a number of representations to have a public inquiry held into it. However, the best way forward in my view is for the Government to extend the remit of Mr. Hamilton to this case on a basis broadly similar to that which applies in the case of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. In this regard, discussions between the Departments and offices concerned on the detailed terms of reference are close to a conclusion, following which proposals will be put before the Government. If approved by the Government, the proposed terms will be the subject of consultation with Mr. Hamilton and with the legal representatives of the victim's relatives.