Omagh victims intend to use public inquiry to ‘heap shame’ on Irish Government

Alan Kane KC, arrives at the Silverbirch Hotel in Omagh for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry (Liam McBurney/PA)

Victims of the Omagh bombing intend to use a public inquiry to “heap shame” on the Irish Government for its failings over the atrocity, a barrister has said.

The inquiry also heard that victims are “sick and tired of platitudes, false assurances and broken promises” from Dublin over the bombing.