ICLVR joint commissioners Tim Dalton and Rosalie Flanagan announced that the search which started in August has ended without success. In a joint statement they said their thoughts are with Capt Nairac’s family. “It is bitterly disappointing that the search for Robert Nairac’s remains has ended without success and our thoughts are with the Nairac family, in particular his sisters Rosemonde and Gabrielle,” they said. “The fact that we haven’t found Robert Nairac’s remains does not change that. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he was saddened that the search for Capt Nairac had ended without success.

Source: The Herald October 15, 2024 23:14 UTC