Emergency Services
Seanad Éireann — 2023-05-16
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Robbie Gallagher (FF), Labour Panel

I thank the Minister again for his engagement, and I am very heartened by and delighted with the news that he is after relaying to us this afternoon. I look forward to this legislation being put in place, hopefully before the summer recess. That is excellent news, and I think it is only but right that we protect those who protect us.
On a separate issue, tomorrow marks the 49th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. Those families still have questions, and they still seek justice. The developments across the water in the UK with regard to the legacy Bill being pursued by the British Government is one which nobody is happy with, and which nobody endorses. From the perspective of the Irish Government, what avenues of persuasion have we in trying to persuade the British Government, apart from what we can do ourselves, to cease on this road which it is on? What other avenues are open to the Government, that is, is it possible that we could enlist the assistance of the United States authorities, or perhaps our partners in Europe? I would welcome the Minister's comment on that.

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Sitting date: 2023-05-16