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Finucane Family Urges Action on Delayed Inquiry Terms

2/12/2026

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Geraldine Finucane expressed frustration over the delay in publishing the terms of reference for the public inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder, marking the 37th anniversary and noting that the delay has caused harm over the decades.
The inquiry was announced in September 2024 and a chair was appointed in June 2025, with the terms of reference remaining unpublished.
The Northern Ireland Office reiterated its commitment to expedite the process.

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Geraldine Finucane expressed frustration over the delay in publishing the terms of reference for the public inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder, marking the 37th anniversary and noting that the delay has caused harm over the decades.
The inquiry was announced in September 2024 and a chair was appointed in June 2025, with the terms of reference remaining unpublished.
The Northern Ireland Office reiterated its commitment to expedite the process.