Brendan Smith
Question:77 Mr. B. Smith asked the Taoiseach when the report of Mr. Justice Barron into the Belturbet bombing will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19031/04]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004
77 Mr. B. Smith asked the Taoiseach when the report of Mr. Justice Barron into the Belturbet bombing will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19031/04]
View answer78 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he has acknowledged receipt of the letter before action which was sent on behalf of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19033/04]
View answer81 Mr. Ferris asked the Taoiseach if he has acknowledged the receipt of a letter before action; and in light of the gravity of the situation facing the Government, would it not be appropriate to read the contents into the official record of Dáil Éireann. [19056/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 77, 78 and 81 together.
I received the report on the Dublin bombings of 1972 and 1973 today. Mr. Justice Barron's consideration of a number of other events, including the Belturbet bombing will be annexed to the report and I expect to receive those annexes before the end of the week. Following necessary consideration by relevant Departments and the Attorney General, the report will be considered by the Government. It would be the intention that the report would be considered by the Oireachtas and published.
The letter before action was acknowledged on 18 June and the matter is under consideration. A response will issue shortly.