Families of those killed and injured in the Dublin/Monaghan bombings are in a Belfast court as an attempt is made by the military and police to strike out their claim for damages.
The families allege serving soldiers and Royal Ulster Constabulary members were among the loyalist gang which carried out the 1974 atrocities.
Barrister Paul McLaughlin KC acting for the military, police and the UK government said the damages claim contained broad allegations of collusion which were not accompanied by the necessary supporting facts. Mr McLaughlin said it was unfair to ask the military and police to challenge the claim unless they knew specifically what was being alleged and against whom.Mr McLaughlin said the families cited various sources including accounts of investigative journalists, which he submitted could not be relied upon.A number of family members of those killed and some of the injured in the bombing made their way to Belfast for the case.
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