The Army captain was abducted and murdered by the IRA while operating undercover in 1977.
An area of farmland in County Louth is to be examined for the remains of Captain Robert Nairac, who was abducted and murdered by the IRA while working undercover.The search has been organised by the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains .
Mr Hill added that “neither the landowner nor the tenant” have any connection to the decision to search the location.Robert Nairac's parents Maurice and Barbara, with sister Rosamonde, received his George Cross in May 1979 “The Nairac family have been told that a search is about to commence and we will of course keep them informed of any developments.
"At the heart of all of this is a grieving family who have been defied their basic right to have Robert's remains and to progress a Christian burial," he added.The search location is within a wider area of significant archaeological interest.The ICLVR said it has the co-operation of the National Monuments Service.
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