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The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is set to enter its next phase of hearings starting Monday, following a six-month delay from the original schedule. This inquiry focuses on the tragic event that took place on 15 August 1998 in the County Tyrone town, where 29 people, including a pregnant woman carrying twins, lost their lives in what remains the deadliest single attack during the Troubles.
This upcoming phase will concentrate on investigating the period immediately before and after the bombing, aiming to shed light on how the attack was orchestrated and identify those responsible. The inquiry was initially planned to resume in March, but the postponement was attributed in part to the volume and complexity of material being provided from authorities in the Republic of Ireland.
Among those expected to give evidence this week is a senior garda officer, who will discuss the theft of the vehicle used in the bombing. Notably, the car was stolen two days prior to the attack in Carrickmacross, located in County Monaghan. The first phase of the inquiry already included heartfelt testimonies from those who suffered personal loss or injury in the Real IRA bombing.
In addition to various other witnesses, the second phase featured contributions from law enforcement officials including Northern Ireland’s police ombudsman and the former RUC chief constable, Ronnie Flanagan. The primary purpose of the inquiry remains to establish whether the bombing might have been prevented by UK state authorities. The upcoming third phase is anticipated to continue for approximately four weeks
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