Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005
145 Mr. Connolly asked the Taoiseach if it is proposed to refer the British Government to the European Court of Human Rights for its lack of co-operation with the inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22057/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe report of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings recommended that, in the first instance, the British Government should be pursued bilaterally on issues that are still outstanding. As Deputies know, I have been pressing the British Government for a response. As recently as yesterday, it was raised at the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference, BIIGC, where I met Prime Minister Blair. I reiterated the call by the Oireachtas Committee for a "Cory" type inquiry and I indicated that, in the absence of progress, the Irish Government would examine the possibility of pursuing a case before the European Court of Human Rights, as recommended by the Oireachtas committee. The British side contend that they can find no evidence on collusion in the bombings but undertook to take another look at any information available. I indicated that, in the meantime, I would be raising the matter on a preliminary basis with the Attorney General.
