Government prioritising Bill to let gardaí give Omagh inquiry evidence

The hearing room at the Silverbirch Hotel in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry (Liam McBurney/PA)

Legislation to allow for oral testimony of Irish police and other officials to be provided to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has been given priority by the Government.

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan obtained Government approval for the priority drafting of the Bill at Cabinet on Tuesday.