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Irish Post
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Post
Tánaiste says government committed to finding 'truth and justice' for Dublin-Monaghan bombings
THE TÁNAISTE has said the government is committed to finding 'truth and justice' for the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. Simon Harris was speaking yesterday on the 51st anniversary of the bombings, which occurred on May 17, 1974, claiming the lives of 34 people. In Dublin, 27 people — including a mother and her unborn baby — were killed when three car bombs exploded in the city centre, while seven people died from a car bomb in Monaghan town. No warnings were given ahead of the explosions — for which the Ulster Volunteer Force claimed responsibility — and no one has been charged in connection with the tragedy. 'Questions that remain unanswered' Mr Harris described the attacks as 'a most horrific act of violence' but expressed his hope that the forthcoming Denton Review into the so-called Glenanne Gang would shed light on the case. "It is with great sadness that we remember the lives of the 34 people, including an unborn baby, who were taken from us on that summer afternoon," he said. "Five decades on, I am conscious that time can never truly erase the pain of their absence. My thoughts are with their families on this difficult day. "We remember also, the hundreds injured in the brutal attacks and all those who were left behind to face the significant challenges of lives forever changed. "Today is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the questions that remain unanswered. It remains deeply regrettable that no person has been held responsible for the attacks to date. "The publication of the Operation Denton report is expected in the coming months. It is my sincere hope that these findings will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17, 1974. "This government remains committed to finding truth and justice. "I have raised the case of the Dublin Monaghan bombings with the British Government — highlighting the successive Motions passed in the Dáil with the unanimous support of all political parties. "I am committed to taking this forward in a bid to get long-awaited answers." 'Callous attacks' Meanwhile, Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, called on the British Government to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigations into the bombings, which he described as 'a devastating series of coordinated explosions'. "The Government will not forget our duty to the victims and survivors, and we will persevere in our efforts to seek out the truth behind the tragic events of May 17, 1974 and, hopefully, secure some measure of comfort for those effected by these callous attacks," he said. "We have worked consistently to implement the all-party motions which call on the British Government to allow access to all relevant documents relating to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and I specifically raised this issue with the British Government at the recent meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Hillsborough Castle. "The investigation into the bombings remains an open case in this jurisdiction. Any new evidence that comes to light will be fully investigated by An Garda Síochána. "The Government is committed to working with victims' groups and our Northern Ireland and British counterparts to develop fit-for-purpose mechanisms to meet the needs and expectations of all those impacted by those dark days, including the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. "We will play our full part in legacy processes including addressing the legacy of the conflict in this jurisdiction." The three bombs in Dublin exploded within minutes of each other during evening rush hour in Parnell Street, Talbot Street and South Leinster Street. Meanwhile the Monaghan bomb went off in North Street around 90 minutes later, just before 7pm. Many of the victims of the bombings were young women, including 20-year-old Colette Doherty, who was nine months pregnant and whose unborn child was later recorded as the 34th victim of the atrocity. Four members of the same young family also died in the bombs: John O'Brien, 24, his 22-year-old wife Anna and their children Jacqueline (17 months) and Anne-Marie (five months). The Dublin victims included Antonio Magliocco, 37, originally from Italy and 30-year-old Simone Chetrit, a French woman visiting the capital. The oldest victim was 80-year-old John Dargle, who was killed in the second Dublin bomb. See More: Dublin Monaghan Bombings
Dublin Live
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Dublin Live
Ireland committed to securing justice for Dublin and Monaghan bombings, Tanaiste says
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Ireland is committed to securing truth and justice for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the Tanaiste has said. Simon Harris was speaking on the 51st anniversary of the series of no-warning blasts which claimed more than 30 lives and injured hundreds. No-one has ever been convicted over the bombings but the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) admitted responsibility in 1993. It remains the biggest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles. The anniversary was marked with a service at a memorial to the atrocity on Talbot Street in Dublin city centre. Mr Harris described a 'most horrific act of violence that shocked our country to its core'. He said he hopes the publication of the Operation Denton report, expected in the coming months, 'will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974'. In a statement on Saturday, the Tanaiste said: 'Five decades on, I am conscious that time can never truly erase the pain of their absence. My thoughts are with their families on this difficult day. 'We remember also the hundreds injured in the brutal attacks and all those who were left behind to face the significant challenges of lives forever changed.' Mr Harris said the day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the questions that remain unanswered. 'It remains deeply regrettable that no person has been held responsible for the attacks to date,' he said. "The publication of the Operation Denton report is expected in the coming months. It is my sincere hope that these findings will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974. 'This Government remains committed to finding truth and justice. I have raised the case of the Dublin Monaghan bombings with the British Government – highlighting the successive motions passed in the Dail with the unanimous support of all political parties. 'I am committed to taking this forward in a bid to get long-awaited answers.' Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said the government 'will not forget our duty to the victims and survivors'. 'We will persevere in our efforts to seek out the truth behind the tragic events of 17 May 1974 and, hopefully, secure some measure of comfort for those effected by these callous attacks,' he said. 'We have worked consistently to implement the all-party motions which call on the British Government to allow access to all relevant documents relating to the Dublin -Monaghan bombings and I specifically raised this issue with the British Government at the recent meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Hillsborough Castle. 'The investigation into the bombings remains an open case in this jurisdiction. Any new evidence that comes to light will be fully investigated by An Garda Siochana.' Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
RTÉ News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Harris committed to truth on Dublin and Monaghan bombings
The Government is committed to securing truth and justice for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. Mr Harris was speaking on the 51st anniversary of the series of no-warning blasts which claimed more than 30 lives and injured hundreds. No-one has ever been convicted over the bombings but the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) admitted responsibility in 1993. It remains the biggest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles. The anniversary was marked with a service at a memorial to the atrocity on Talbot Street in Dublin city centre. Mr Harris described a "most horrific act of violence that shocked our country to its core". He said he hopes the publication of the Operation Denton report, expected in the coming months, "will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974". In a statement, the Tánaiste said: "Five decades on, I am conscious that time can never truly erase the pain of their absence. My thoughts are with their families on this difficult day. "We remember also the hundreds injured in the brutal attacks and all those who were left behind to face the significant challenges of lives forever changed." Mr Harris said the day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the questions that remain unanswered. "It remains deeply regrettable that no person has been held responsible for the attacks to date," he said. "The publication of the Operation Denton report is expected in the coming months. It is my sincere hope that these findings will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974. "This Government remains committed to finding truth and justice. I have raised the case of the Dublin Monaghan bombings with the British government – highlighting the successive motions passed in the Dail with the unanimous support of all political parties. "I am committed to taking this forward in a bid to get long-awaited answers." Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said the Government "will not forget our duty to the victims and survivors". "We will persevere in our efforts to seek out the truth behind the tragic events of 17 May 1974 and, hopefully, secure some measure of comfort for those effected by these callous attacks," he said. "We have worked consistently to implement the all-party motions which call on the British government to allow access to all relevant documents relating to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and I specifically raised this issue with the British government at the recent meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Hillsborough Castle. "The investigation into the bombings remains an open case in this jurisdiction. Any new evidence that comes to light will be fully investigated by An Garda Síochána."
Powys County Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Irish deputy premier ‘committed' to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings
Ireland is committed to securing truth and justice for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the deputy premier has said. Simon Harris was speaking on the 51st anniversary of the series of no-warning blasts which claimed more than 30 lives and injured hundreds. No-one has ever been convicted over the bombings but the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) admitted responsibility in 1993. It remains the biggest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles. Mr Harris described a 'most horrific act of violence that shocked our country to its core'. He said he hopes the publication of the Operation Denton report, expected in the coming months, 'will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974'. In a statement on Saturday, the Tanaiste said: 'Five decades on, I am conscious that time can never truly erase the pain of their absence. My thoughts are with their families on this difficult day. 'We remember also the hundreds injured in the brutal attacks and all those who were left behind to face the significant challenges of lives forever changed.' Mr Harris said the day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the questions that remain unanswered. 'It remains deeply regrettable that no person has been held responsible for the attacks to date,' he said. 'The publication of the Operation Denton report is expected in the coming months. It is my sincere hope that these findings will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974. 'This Government remains committed to finding truth and justice. I have raised the case of the Dublin Monaghan bombings with the British Government – highlighting the successive motions passed in the Dail with the unanimous support of all political parties. 'I am committed to taking this forward in a bid to get long-awaited answers.'
North Wales Chronicle
17-05-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Irish deputy premier ‘committed' to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings
Simon Harris was speaking on the 51st anniversary of the series of no-warning blasts which claimed more than 30 lives and injured hundreds. No-one has ever been convicted over the bombings but the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) admitted responsibility in 1993. It remains the biggest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles. Mr Harris described a 'most horrific act of violence that shocked our country to its core'. He said he hopes the publication of the Operation Denton report, expected in the coming months, 'will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974'. In a statement on Saturday, the Tanaiste said: 'Five decades on, I am conscious that time can never truly erase the pain of their absence. My thoughts are with their families on this difficult day. 'We remember also the hundreds injured in the brutal attacks and all those who were left behind to face the significant challenges of lives forever changed.' Mr Harris said the day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the questions that remain unanswered. 'It remains deeply regrettable that no person has been held responsible for the attacks to date,' he said. 'The publication of the Operation Denton report is expected in the coming months. It is my sincere hope that these findings will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974. 'This Government remains committed to finding truth and justice. I have raised the case of the Dublin Monaghan bombings with the British Government – highlighting the successive motions passed in the Dail with the unanimous support of all political parties. 'I am committed to taking this forward in a bid to get long-awaited answers.' A service is set to take place at the memorial on Talbot Street in Dublin later.
