Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2025-10-09
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Matt Carthy (SF), Cavan-Monaghan

The Tánaiste recently launched a joint framework on the legacy of the Troubles with the British Secretary of State. We hope that will provide a route to bring about truth and justice for the many people affected by conflict-related tragedies. Would the Tánaiste be willing to work with Members of this House to establish an independent, time-bound, historical inquiries unit in this State to deal with legacy issues? I refer to issues relating to the heavy gang within An Garda Síochána, other conflict-related cases in this State and instances where there were clear cases of investigative failures, many of which continue to cast a shadow over communities. Will the Tánaiste support such a historical inquiries unit that would allow for effective and independent police investigations into unresolved deaths and incidents of torture or ill-treatment?

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Sitting date: 2025-10-09