British may speak to bombing commission

THE commission investigating the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974 yesterday revealed a significant breakthrough as it emerged that the British authorities may be willing to co-operate with its inquiries.

The sole member, Patrick McEntee SC, informed the Government that on January 11, a number of entities indicated a willingness to meet with the commission to discuss certain matters relevant to its terms of reference.

Mr McEntee submitted an interim report to the Government - which was discussed by Cabinet yesterday - in which he said that the development was an important one that should be thoroughly investigated.