Robinson Slams Irish Hypocrisy

Mr Robinson said,

"It's deeply troubling to see the Republic of Ireland consistently point fingers at the UK over legacy matters while neglecting its own responsibilities. Justice must be a universal pursuit, not a selective one.

Yesterday the Republic of Ireland Tánaiste stood alongside our Secretary of State and offered criticisms of how legacy has been handled in the UK all the while his country has a catalogue of failures on legacy.

The Republic’s refusal to extradite Rita O’Hare, on the grounds that her crime was ‘political,’ is a stark example of that double standard. Let’s be clear, her crime was naked sectarian terrorism. Shielding individuals from justice undermines the rights of innocent victims and erodes public confidence in the rule of law.

Victims of the Troubles deserve transparency and accountability from all parties involved. It's unacceptable for any government to evade its duty to address past atrocities.

If the Republic of Ireland wishes to be taken seriously in discussions about legacy and justice, it must first demonstrate a commitment to confronting its own past and supporting all victims equally. Not least, the families of the Omagh Bomb who have been repeatedly let down with warm words but no meaningful action by Dublin.”