Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 50th Anniversary: Calls for Justice
Irish President Michael D. Higgins called for justice on the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, urging that victims' families should not be told to 'move on.' The 1974 bombings by loyalist paramilitary group UVF killed 33 people, but no convictions were made. Higgins criticized systemic failings and called for the full disclosure of all information.
On the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, Irish President Michael D.
Higgins urged for truth and justice for the victims.
Speaking at a commemoration event in Dublin, he emphasized that relatives of those affected by the Troubles should not be asked to 'move on.' The bombings in Dublin and Monaghan by the loyalist paramilitary group Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) resulted in 33 deaths, including a nine-months-pregnant woman.
Despite UVF admitting responsibility 19 years later, no convictions were made.
Higgins condemned the failures of both the UK and Irish governments to adequately investigate.
He cited systemic issues such as possible collusion between security forces and paramilitaries and the disappearance of crucial forensic evidence.
Along with the president, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin attended the wreath-laying ceremony.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has committed to providing all available documentation for investigation.
The day also saw mass services and memorial events in Dublin and Monaghan, where relatives read names of those lost and stressed the importance of ongoing remembrance.
Higgins urged for truth and justice for the victims.
Speaking at a commemoration event in Dublin, he emphasized that relatives of those affected by the Troubles should not be asked to 'move on.' The bombings in Dublin and Monaghan by the loyalist paramilitary group Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) resulted in 33 deaths, including a nine-months-pregnant woman.
Despite UVF admitting responsibility 19 years later, no convictions were made.
Higgins condemned the failures of both the UK and Irish governments to adequately investigate.
He cited systemic issues such as possible collusion between security forces and paramilitaries and the disappearance of crucial forensic evidence.
Along with the president, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin attended the wreath-laying ceremony.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has committed to providing all available documentation for investigation.
The day also saw mass services and memorial events in Dublin and Monaghan, where relatives read names of those lost and stressed the importance of ongoing remembrance.
