HL Deb 01 November 2001 vol 627 cc170-1WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In view of the current moves against international terrorism, what representations they have made to the Government of the Irish Republic concerning the handing over of those Real IRA members who are suspects with respect to the Omagh bombing of 15 August 1998. [HL850]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

There is the closest co-operation between the relevant authorities in the two jurisdictions in seeking to bring to justice those responsible for the Omagh bombing, so the question of making representations does not arise. One person has been charged in the Republic of Ireland in connection with the inquiry into the bombing.