The Omagh bomb was a horrific terrorist atrocity, carried out by the Real IRA.
Today, in response to a court judgment, I outlined why an independent statutory inquiry is the most appropriate form of further investigation.
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The Omagh Bomb Inquiry will have the full powers provided by the Inquiries Act 2005, including the ability to compel the production of all relevant materials and witnesses and take evidence under oath.
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I would like to thank the victims and survivors, and all those affected by the Omagh bomb, for their patience whilst I have reflected on the judgment and taken into account a range of sensitive, complex and technical factors.
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Work is underway to establish the Omagh Bomb Inquiry as soon as possible, and further details will be announced in due course.
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