Omagh bombing: UK government announces independent statutory inquiry

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NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris made a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday afternoon. At a time when the government is planning to draw a line under the past through shutting down inquests and others investigations, launching a new inquiry into the Omagh bombing will strike a chord with other victims and their families. Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar said the Republic of Ireland "will not be found wanting" in any inquiry into the Omagh bomb, RTÉ reported

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