Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally, Justice Branch said: "The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has convened hearings in Belfast this week (21 and 22 May) in connection with the redaction of documents being released to Core Participants.  The Police Service of Northern Ireland is in attendance at those hearings, and has made oral and written submissions in an effort to assist the Inquiry with its decisions.

"The PSNI has asked the Inquiry to consider the approach that should be taken to the release of suspects’ names.  It was confirmed in oral submissions that the PSNI is not submitting formal applications for the anonymity of suspects in the Inquiry.  The submissions of the Police Service are to assist the Chairman of the Inquiry in reaching an informed decision on the approach to be taken in respect of this important issue.

"The Chief Constable has made it clear that the PSNI will provide its full cooperation and support, which includes providing the Inquiry with all relevant materials within its possession so that the Chairman is in the best possible position at the end of the Inquiry to reach his findings.  The PSNI recognises the responsibility it bears in this process, and it will continue to engage with the Inquiry constructively and respectfully, as it has done since its inception in February last year.  The PSNI reiterates its commitment to the Inquiry and the important work it is undertaking."