The row between the British and Irish governments over David Cameron's decision not hold a public inquiry into the killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane worsened tonight.
Last month, the British prime minister announced that no public inquiry would be held but that the circumstances would be investigated by a government-appointed senior lawyer.
The British government also knowledged in the House of Commons last month that there had been "state collusion" in Mr Finucane's killing by loyalists more than 20 years ago.
Speaking tonight after he met Mr Finucane's widow, Geraldine, and members of her family, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he intends to raise the situation with the US and with other European leaders.
Mr Kenny was in Belfast to present Mrs Finucane with the main award at the annual Aisling event, organised by the Belfast Media group.
The Taoiseach described Mrs Finucane as a remarkable woman of courage who wants to see a conclusion of the whole circumstances surrounding her husband's murder.
He said he admires the courage of Mrs Finucane and her family and he promised to support them in every way he can.
One of Mr Finucane's sons, John, said the Taoiseach's response was very heartening and the family was very encouraged by his comments privately and in public.
He said the Taoiseach had made it very clear that there was a breach of the agreement between the Irish and British agreements over the matter of a full inquiry.
