A former Irish government minister raises concerns that key evidence related to the 1998 Omagh bombing may not be presented to the UK public inquiry due to limitations in compelling testimony from Irish officials.
A former Irish government minister has expressed concerns that crucial evidence may not be presented to the public inquiry investigating the 1998 Omagh bombing. Twenty-nine individuals, including a pregnant woman expecting twins, lost their lives in the Real IRA attack, which originated from the Irish Republic. Dublin has pledged to support the UK inquiry examining whether the bombing could have been averted. They have committed to enacting legislation, if necessary, to facilitate cooperation.
The public inquiry, established to determine if UK authorities could have prevented the bombing, lacks the authority to compel testimony from individuals outside the UK, including current or former members of An Garda Siochána (Irish police). Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Mr. Flanagan stated, 'I fully accept the assurances given by Taoiseach Micháel Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris regarding the Irish government's full cooperation with the inquiry.' He further suggested that an Irish inquiry could have functioned in tandem with the UK investigation. 'While the Irish government maintains its commitment to cooperation, my concern is that we may be unable to bridge the gap on compellability, and vital evidence may not be forthcoming,' Mr. Flanagan voiced his apprehension
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