Statement by Tánaiste on the public inquiry into Pat Finucane’s death

I very much welcome the announcement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today, confirming the independent chair and assessors for the public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane

This is the final outstanding inquiry from those that were recommended by Judge Cory in 2004, and it is positive that it can now move to beginning its important and substantive work.

Today’s announcement highlights the importance that a way forward is found to comprehensively address all the outstanding cases of the Troubles, in a way that is human rights compliant and that has the needs of victims and families at its heart. I continue to engage closely with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland with this objective.

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13 June 2025