Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore today announced funding for victims and relatives of those killed in the Dublin-Monaghan bombings.
The 40th anniversary of the bombings is on May 17th.
Some 75 groups on both sides of the Border will receive support totalling €1,335,500 from the Department of Foreign Affairs under its reconciliation and anti-sectarianism funds. Among them will be Justice for the Forgotten, which will receive a grant of €48,000 following a meeting with Mr Gilmore at Leinster House yesterday.
“May 17th marks the 40th anniversary of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings,” said Mr Gilmore. “Justice for the Forgotten has worked steadfastly over many years on behalf of the families of those killed and injured on that terrible day. This grant of €48,000 will ensure that its valuable work continues.”
“My meeting today, as well as other recent events in Northern Ireland, are a reminder to us all that more needs to be done to address the legacy of the conflict, including taking account of those who were injured and bereaved in this jurisdiction.
“I call in particular on the Northern Ireland parties to demonstrate a renewed commitment to resolving the outstanding issues discussed in the Haass talks.”
