Today the family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane is in England. They will be made aware of the findings of the inquiry into his murder. It is important that they should not feel they are alone. Previously, the British Prime Minister has admitted that there was collusion by state security forces in this murder. The extent of that collusion will be evident today. It is important, as a follow up to the Good Friday Agreement, to have a method of dealing with cases such as this, as distinct from the legal aspect. If they are not dealt with, particularly where there was state involvement, it will not help to underpin the fragile peace process that exists at present.

One of the difficulties in the Republic is that Northern Ireland has gone off the radar. There are a number of reasons for that. Perhaps we are complacent to some extent with the success we already have. Also, other issues, particularly economic, dominate at present. It is important that the Irish Government shows at every opportunity that it, too, has a responsibility and an interest in respect of the current situation.

We played a significant role in the Good Friday Agreement as well as in underpinning it.

Hear, hear.

To remain on the sidelines because it might be politically correct or for any other reason will not help the peace process or cohesion among traditions on the island. We will be seen as being somewhat hypocritical at a time when we should be steadfast.

I appeal to the Deputy Leader. The Government is focused on this issue, but more needs to be done. We will know the full story this evening, but it will not be good. We cannot leave the matter on the shelf over the weekend and forget about it forever. That is not the way forward.