Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2016
98. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has received communication from persons (details supplied) requesting that she consider reopening the Remembrance Commission to allow it to consider the murder of a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38772/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that I received correspondence from the person to whom the Deputy refers in his question.
I should say, and I know that the Deputy will share my view, that this was a cowardly and brutal murder carried out by the Provisional IRA which robbed a woman and her children of a loving husband and father, and also deprived the State of a dedicated servant.
While the Remembrance Commission is no longer in being, given the unique circumstances of this case I had asked my officials to carry out a detailed review of the request in the light of the work of the Remembrance Commission. That process has now been finalised and I have been in direct communication with the person referred to in this regard.
