Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012
115. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the occasions on which he has raised the issues of the Ballymurphy massacre, the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings and the need for an inquiry in the killing of human rights solicitor Pat Finucane with the British Prime Minister David Cameron; in each instance, if he will clarify whether the issue was raised in writing, by way of a document or orally with the British Prime Minister. [44087/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have taken the opportunity frequently when I have met the British Prime Minister in 10 Downing Street to raise the cases listed above. These meetings tend to concern bilateral issues as well as including a discussion on Northern Ireland issues and I have spoken to him with regard to the outstanding issues that arise in these cases. I have had two bilateral meetings to date this year with the Prime Minister, on 12 January and again on 12 March. I also raised the cases and others when I met the new Secretary of State Theresa Villiers on 2 October in Government Buildings.
With regard to the Ballymurphy case specifically, the Deputy may wish to be aware that, at my request, officials from my Department met with representatives from the Ballymurphy families in Belfast on 11 October. This meeting, which included a tour of the site of those killed in August 1971 in Ballymurphy, was held to prepare for a meeting I intend to have with them myself in Dublin in the near future.
