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Back to EpisodesIreland Aids Omagh Bombing Inquiry
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Irelands government introduces a bill allowing police, soldiers, and civil servants to testify in the UKs Omagh Bombing Inquiry, aiming to shed light on the 1998 attack that killed 29 people. The legislation, overseen by a High Court judge, is part of a broader effort to investigate if UK authorities could have prevented the bombing. The inquiry, led by Lord Turnbull, will begin in September, and Ireland has already shared 20,000 pages of documents. The bill faces criticism for potentially allowing agencies to withhold information, but families of victims hope it will provide answers and closure.
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