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Families of bomb victims demand disclosure of material

A High Court judge has ordered lawyers for An Garda Síochána and the Minister for Justice to appear in court next month regarding legal action sought by relatives of the victims of the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings. The families are seeking access to intelligence material related to the attacks that resulted in 34 deaths, suspected to involve collusion with loyalist groups and British security forces. Despite Garda intelligence being shared with an independent police investigation, the material has not been provided to the Police Ombudsman.

The court hearing follows decades of frustration for the families who have been denied answers and justice by successive Irish governments. Aidan Shields, whose mother was killed in the bombings, expressed disappointment in the lack of government support in seeking the truth. Bernie McNally, a survivor of the attacks, highlighted the ongoing fight for justice after 50 years.

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The families’ barrister emphasized the prolonged wait for answers and lack of justification for withholding information. The court ruling demands an explanation from the authorities in the upcoming hearing, marking a crucial step towards justice for the Dublin and Monaghan bombing victims.

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Vincent Kearney

Vincent Kearney is a journalist and Northern Ireland editor for RTÉ news. Vincent covers local news from Northern Ireland, breaking news from Europe and also offers commentary on current events.

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