Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
140 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the Northern Ireland Secretary of State Mr. Paterson’s view that an independent investigation into the eleven Ballymurphy killings in August 1971 is not in the public’s interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30849/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government remains committed to assisting the Ballymurphy Massacre Campaign in their search for justice and will endeavour to provide support to them whenever possible. Officials from my Department met with the Ballymurphy families recently in Belfast and discussed with them their concerns regarding the original investigations into the eleven killings. The Taoiseach has also committed to meeting relatives of those who were killed at Ballymurphy. I welcome the decision by the Attorney General of Northern Ireland John Larkin to hold new inquests into 10 of the people killed in Ballymurphy in 1972.
