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SDLP welcomes Statutory Inquiry into Omagh Bomb
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the Secretary of State's announcement of an independent statutory inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing. He urges the Irish Government to take matching action and says families now have a path to the truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: SDLP welcomes Statutory Inquiry into Omagh Bomb (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh investigation announcement welcomed
DUP Legacy Spokesperson Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the Secretary of State's decision to set up an independent statutory inquiry into the Omagh bombing, and calls on the Irish Government to confirm whether it will open a matching investigation across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Omagh investigation announcement welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh families deserve truth and justice – Elliott
UUP MLA Tom Elliott welcomes the UK Government's next steps on Omagh, including the Secretary of State's announcement of an independent statutory review, and calls on the Irish Government to set out how it will meet its responsibilities for answers on the cross-border Omagh bombing.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Omagh families deserve truth and justice – Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Shannon welcomes Omagh bomb inquiry announcement
DUP MP Jim Shannon welcomes the announcement of an Omagh bomb inquiry, saying it may help victims' families uncover more of the truth. He blames the terrorists for the attack and calls for a similar process in the Irish Republic into the planning carried out across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Jim Shannon welcomes Omagh bomb inquiry announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on Omagh inquiry welcomed
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP and West Tyrone MLA Tom Buchanan welcome the Omagh Bomb Public Inquiry Terms of Reference announcement and call on the Irish Government to hold a parallel inquiry in the Republic of Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry terms of reference publication Original release: Progress on Omagh inquiry welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Inquiry announcement a step towards truth and justice for Omagh…
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson says the announcement of a chair for the Omagh bombing inquiry is another step towards truth and justice, and calls for victims to have buy-in on its terms of reference. West Tyrone MLA Tom Buchanan urges the Irish Government to help uncover the truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lord Turnbull named chair of Omagh bombing inquiry Original release: Inquiry announcement a step towards truth and justice for Omagh… (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin must do more to establish truth behind Omagh bomb
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Taoiseach's letter to the Assembly Speaker on the Omagh bomb inquiry falls short of the openness needed. He accuses Dublin of obstructing the Omagh families and calls on the Republic's authorities to help establish the truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Taoiseach's letter to Assembly Speaker on Omagh bomb inquiry Original release: Dublin must do more to establish truth behind Omagh bomb (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP says he pressed the Prime Minister in the Commons to urge Dublin to establish an inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, arguing the Irish government's refusal leaves questions unanswered for victims' families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing inquiry call directed at Dublin government Original release: Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly pays tribute to Omagh families as inquiry announced
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly welcomes the Secretary of State's announcement of an independent statutory public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing. He calls for those responsible to be brought to justice and urges the Government to scrap its Legacy Bill, arguing its amnesty would deny…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Donnelly pays tribute to Omagh families as inquiry announced (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Irish Government cannot be found lacking over the Omagh bombing inquiry, and has urged the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to fully engage with the British inquiry and set out inter-governmental talks. He also calls for a separate Irish public inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry recommendations by Mr Justice Horner Original release: McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA urges anyone who confronted the men guarding the stolen car later used in the Omagh bombing to give evidence, and challenges Sinn Féin to confirm whether any of its members were involved, supporting the Inquiry’s search for answers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Cullaville car confrontation evidence Original release: Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes Supreme Court clarity on Thompson inquest
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Supreme Court judgment on the Liam Paul Thompson inquest, saying it reaffirms the state's paramount duty to protect security. He calls for legacy inquests to balance victims' needs with public safety and says intelligence personnel must not be exposed to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson case Original release: Robinson welcomes Supreme Court clarity on Thompson inquest (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan urges Heaton-Harris to call public inquiry into Omagh Bombing
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to order a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing, citing the families' campaign and a recent High Court ruling. He says Taoiseach Micheál Martin's reply on the matter was welcome.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry call to Secretary of State Original release: McCrossan urges Heaton-Harris to call public inquiry into Omagh Bombing (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh families deserve more than a contortion of state control
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the recent Memorandum of Understanding on the Omagh Bombing Inquiry is a token gesture that lacks statutory powers, cannot compel witnesses and fails to ensure full disclosure, and calls for a full independent inquiry in the Republic of Ireland to meet the families’
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Omagh families deserve more than a contortion of state control (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes Irish Government co-operation with Omagh Bomb Inquiry
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes Irish Government support for legislation allowing evidence to be given through Southern courts to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. He calls for the process to be prioritised and progressed quickly, and urges the Irish Government to engage with the Omagh…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government legislation on cooperation with Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: McCrossan welcomes Irish Government co-operation with Omagh Bomb Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Baroness O’Loan backs call for RoI Answers on Omagh Bomb
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP, using a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session, asked Baroness Nuala O'Loan to assess the Irish Government's inaction over an Omagh bombing inquiry covering the southern state's actions. He says the Memorandum of Understanding falls short and calls on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Baroness O’Loan backs call for RoI Answers on Omagh Bomb (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt calls on Irish Government to address legacy failings.
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA says he told the Irish Tánaiste the Government of Ireland must step up on legacy and that political agreement is needed on the meaning of reconciliation. He also calls for full disclosure of information to the Omagh bomb inquiry, which he says the Tánaiste assured him…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bomb inquiry victims' stories hearings and Irish Government cooperation Original release: Nesbitt calls on Irish Government to address legacy failings. (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes appointment of Omagh bombing Inquiry chair
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the naming of Lord Turnbull to lead the Omagh bombing inquiry, and urges him to meet victims and families before it begins.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lord Turnbull named chair of Omagh bombing inquiry Original release: McCrossan welcomes appointment of Omagh bombing Inquiry chair (opens in a new tab)
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‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan offers continued support and solidarity to victims and families of the Omagh bomb as the Omagh Bombing Inquiry opens its initial stage. She calls for full transparency and disclosure for grieving families and says she hopes the inquiry will deliver truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry opening of initial stage Original release: ‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: No further delays to Omagh bombing inquiry
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Omagh bombing public inquiry must not face further delay, following publication of its terms of reference. He calls for full transparency, and for the Irish Government to cooperate fully and hold its own inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry terms of reference publication Original release: McCrossan: No further delays to Omagh bombing inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan pays tribute to the Omagh bombing families ahead of the 25th anniversary on Tuesday, and calls for an inquiry into the bombing to begin as soon as possible, with full cooperation from the Irish Government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families (opens in a new tab)
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Inquiry announcement a step forward for the Omagh families – Begley
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the announcement of an independent statutory inquiry into the Omagh bombing and calls on the British government to scrap its Legacy Bill, which she describes as flawed and cruel.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Inquiry announcement a step forward for the Omagh families – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says his delegation, including Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen and Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly, met Taoiseach Micheál Martin. He urges a rethink of the Windsor Framework, pushes for Northern Ireland to rejoin the day-ahead electricity market, and calls for…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the party will re‑introduce its Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill in the new Dáil, urging all parties to pass the legislation swiftly to investigate alleged British state collusion from 1968‑1998.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Re‑introduction of Collusion Inquiry Bill in Dáil Original release: AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN (opens in a new tab)