Releasing papers after 20 years would ensure Irish records of events are made public at same time as UK’s, not ten years after Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Andrew Doyle, has today (Tuesday) said that consideration should be given to re-aligning the release of Ireland’s State Papers to that of the UK, which is now moving to 20 years, as opposed to 30. “At present, Ireland releases State Papers that are 30 years old, which was previously at the same time as the UK. Recent moves by the British Government to publish State papers after 20 years have, in my opinion, made it essential that we in Ireland follow … Continue reading We should follow UK example and release State Papers after 20 years – Doyle