Ireland

Extension for bombings investigation

The Commission of Investigation into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings on May 17, 1974 has been given an extension of time and is now to report by the end of January.

The commission is expected to circulate a brief interim report soon in order to meet the legal requirements for an extension.

It had been due to finish its work this month.

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34 people were killed in the bombings, including a pregnant woman.

1974 bombings Extension for Commission of Investigation
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Extension for Commission of Investigation
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