Omagh Bombing Inquiry Begins with Pledge of Full Cooperation from Irish Government

The inquiry aims to determine if the 1998 attack could have been prevented, with both British and Irish authorities under scrutiny.

• The Irish Government has committed to new legislation if needed to support the inquiry.
• The inquiry will investigate potential security failings by British and Irish agencies.
• Bereaved families have long campaigned for this public inquiry.
• The inquiry's independence and rigorous approach were emphasized by its chair, Lord Turnbull.
• Preliminary hearings include commemorative statements from victims' families.

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