Fallon family still waiting for truth

THE apology of Gerry Adams to the family of Tim Parry is a welcome step towards reconciliation and lasting peace in these islands.

That Mr Adams has been willing to take such as step is to be lauded, notwithstanding the abhorrence many of us feel for the violent means which he and the IRA were willing to support in pursuit of their goals.

As the youngest son of Garda Richard Fallon (who was killed on duty in April 1970), I am very aware of the impact of violent death on those left behind. I would be greatly relieved if one day the Irish Government was to apologise to my family for the part it appears to have played in the death of my father and its aftermath.