International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026

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• Allows Irish gardaí, soldiers, civil servants, and former ministers to give evidence to the UK's Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
• Amends the 2019 International Co-operation Act to enable this evidence-sharing for the inquiry into the 1998 bombing.
• Permits testimony from current and former state officials to assist UK investigation into the Omagh attack.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 34th Dáil

   24 Mar 2026
2. Second Stage 34th Dáil

   24 Mar 2026
3. Committee Stage 34th Dáil

   24 Mar 2026
4. Report Stage 34th Dáil

   14 Apr 2026
5. Fifth Stage 34th Dáil

   29 Apr 2026
6. Second Stage 27th Seanad

   29 Apr 2026
7. Committee Stage 27th Seanad

   19 May 2026
8. Report Stage 27th Seanad

   26 May 2026