The song, originally written by Phil Coulter 40 years ago, tells the story of a couple who escape from the Troubles and there are many parallels with the current situation facing Ukrainians today.

34 people - including an unborn baby - were killed when three bombs exploded in Dublin city centre and a fourth in Monaghan Town.

The Justice Department says it was necessary to obtain the advice of the Attorney General "to facilitate Garda co-operation".

His comments came off the back of protests which were held in London, Belfast and Derry against the British government's Troubles amnesty bill.

To date, there have been no prosecutions for the 14 resultant deaths.

There has been little progress since the documentary aired on RTE.

The proposals would grant de-facto amnesty to pre-Good Friday Agreement crimes.