RELATIVES TO ATTEND LONDON MEETING
Relatives to attend London meeting
TWO members of the Omagh Self Help and Support Group were expected to attend a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee meeting in London yesterday (Wednesday).
Michael Gallagher, chairman of the group, whose son Aidan was killed in the 1998 Omagh bombing, along with another Omagh victims' relative, had been invited to attend the meeting by members of the Committee.
The meeting is said to discuss issues relating to the Committee's inquiry into 'Reconciliation: Ways of dealing with Northern Ireland's Past'.
Various families affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland were expected to attend the meeting which was to take place in the House of Commons.
Among issues that were to be discussed included the experience of efforts in other jurisdictions to move forward from a history of division and conflict, on a basis as widely acceptable as possible to affected communities and individuals who have suffered from violence.
Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Gallagher said he would be presenting evidence to the Committee inquiry relating to the Omagh issue.
"I will be raising with the committee our concern about the lack of prosecutions over terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland and how the government have treated victims in comparison with perpetrators," he said.
Jo Dover, legacy project manager with Children for Peace, and Mr William Frazer of Families Acting for Innocent Relatives were also expected to give evidence at the meeting.
TWO members of the Omagh Self Help and Support Group were expected to attend a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee meeting in London yesterday (Wednesday).
Michael Gallagher, chairman of the group, whose son Aidan was killed in the 1998 Omagh bombing, along with another Omagh victims' relative, had been invited to attend the meeting by members of the Committee.
The meeting is said to discuss issues relating to the Committee's inquiry into 'Reconciliation: Ways of dealing with Northern Ireland's Past'.
Various families affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland were expected to attend the meeting which was to take place in the House of Commons.
Among issues that were to be discussed included the experience of efforts in other jurisdictions to move forward from a history of division and conflict, on a basis as widely acceptable as possible to affected communities and individuals who have suffered from violence.
Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Gallagher said he would be presenting evidence to the Committee inquiry relating to the Omagh issue.
"I will be raising with the committee our concern about the lack of prosecutions over terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland and how the government have treated victims in comparison with perpetrators," he said.
Jo Dover, legacy project manager with Children for Peace, and Mr William Frazer of Families Acting for Innocent Relatives were also expected to give evidence at the meeting.
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/1782
Published Date: 27-Jan-05
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