Terms of Reference:Dublin/Monaghan bombings

To undertake a thorough examination, involving fact finding and assessment, of all aspects of the Dublin/Monaghan bombings and their sequel, including

• the facts, circumstances, causes and perpetrators of the bombings;
• the nature, extent and adequacy of Garda investigation, including the co-operation with and from the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland and the handling of evidence, including the scientific analyses of forensic evidence;
• the reasons why no prosecution took place, including whether and if so, by whom and to what extent the investigations were impeded;
• and the issues raised by the Hidden Hand T.V. documentary broadcast in 1993;

The Dublin/Monaghan bombings refer to

• the bomb explosions that took place in Parnell Street, Talbot Street and South Leinster Street, Dublin, on 17 May, 1974
• the bomb explosion that took place in North Street, Monaghan, on 17 May, 1974

• Dublin, Monaghan and Dundalk Bombings
• Commission of Investigation into the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 1974 - Interim Report (November 2005)
• Commission Of Investigation into The Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974 - Second Interim Report, January 2006