15 April 2025

SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has welcomed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Irish Government and the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

The agreement was signed off following a meeting of the cabinet on Tuesday and will involve information sharing.

Mr McCrossan said the Irish Government needed to go further on legacy.

West Tyrone MLA Mr McCrossan said:

"Today's commitment is a progressive step and the SDLP has repeatedly called on the Irish Government to recognise their obligations to the Omagh families. Access to information, material, assistance from agencies to the Omagh Inquiry is an opportunity for the Irish Government to demonstrate their commitment to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles on the island of Ireland.

“Anything that helps the Omagh families get the answers they seek after decades of struggling for the truth must be welcomed, but it’s important to remember the families call for a full public inquiry in the South and the SDLP will continue to back them in that fight.

“The Irish Government must take steps to deliver ECHR compliant investigation and information recovery bodies within its jurisdiction to support the needs of victims and survivors across these islands. That includes all of those impacted by the Omagh bombing and their views must be heard throughout this process.”