Ahern may follow legal route to unlock 1974 bombing info

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil today that he may bring the British government to the European Court of Human Rights over the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2005 - 18:59

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil today that he may bring the British government to the European Court of Human Rights over the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

The Taoiseach said he was consulting the Attorney General on a case for discovery of British security documents relating to the bombings.

The Justice for Forgotten Group has welcomed the announcement.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Dublin Place: Monaghan Person: Ahern Person: Taoiseach Person: Bertie Ahern Event: 1974 Organisation: Dáil Organisation: British Government Organisation: European Court of Human Rights Organisation: Justice for Forgotten Group

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