The Latest Breaking News from the Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Omagh bombing victim’s husband: I’m finished with inquiry after Garda evidence

Kevin Skelton accused the Irish Government of ‘not co-operating’ with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Inquiry intends to seek answers to ‘outstanding questions’ about Omagh bomb car

A video of a statement given by a senior Garda officer was played to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears evidence about more than 20 ‘key individuals’

The inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA atrocity is holding public hearings in Belfast.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Concerns raised over ‘bespoke’ Irish legislation for Omagh inquiry co-operation

Former minister Alan Kelly said the direction on deciding whether to grant information was ‘vague’ and ‘generic’.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

MPs approve secret 16-year-old transcript be given to Omagh bombing inquiry

It comes after Parliament’s rules watchdog recommended the unreported evidence be handed to the inquiry.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

‘No justification’ for special advocates for families in Omagh closed hearings

Lawyers for bereaved families have argued special advocates needed to maintain confidence in the process.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

Omagh Bombing Inquiry warned of confidence risk amid special advocate request

The probe is examining whether the 1998 atrocity in the Co Tyrone town which killed 29 people could have been prevented.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

Omagh bomb families call for special advocate for closed hearings at inquiry

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is hearing arguments around the appointment of a special advocate for the families this week.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Omagh inquiry seeks secret 15-year-old transcript from Commons archive

The Omagh bombing on August 15 1998 saw 29 people killed, including a woman pregnant with twins.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

Government has ‘plain duty’ to assist Omagh inquiry with swift disclosure

Lord Turnbull said his experience to date over the cooperation of some state agencies with the inquiry had caused him to have ‘some concerns’

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025