Question follow-through · 20005

Murder of Patrick Finucane Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he expects the independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the murder of Patrick Finucane to begin sitting.

answeredNorthern Ireland Office

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Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Tabled
13 Dec 2024
Target answer date
18 Dec 2024
Answer
18 Dec 2024 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 13 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he expects the independent inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the murder of Patrick Finucane to begin sitting.

  2. 18 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 18 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    The Inquiries Act 2005 sets out clear steps to follow in setting up an inquiry, including the appointment of the Chair, agreement on the Terms of Reference, working through the necessary logistics such as facilities and services procurement, and setting u...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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