Thirty years later, and counting

TODAY is the 30th anniversary of Ireland’s biggest atrocity — the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

Although the Barron report on the bombings still leaves many questions unanswered, the issues which have been raised in it demonstrate the need for a full public inquiry.

The Taoiseach at the time, Mr Cosgrave, and the then Minister for Justice Mr Cooney, must take responsibility for the failure of the State to launch a full and thorough investigation into these horrific events and for neglecting to ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.