"After the long, hard struggle of 26 years it was hard to believe that we had binned Widgery and were hopefully on the road to achieve justice for our loved ones. Within my heart I was proud to be a part of the (Bloody Sunday) Campaign and I believe what was achieved made the struggle of 26 years worthwhile."

"That the full truth will finally be told and the innocence of our loved ones and wounded be declared openly to the world. Also that the planners and perpetrators will feel the full wrath of the law and be brought to book for their murderous deeds."

.... John Kelly, brother of Michael Kelly.

"I did not have much faith in any British Inquiry. I hoped it wouldn't be another Widgery whitewash."

"It will be used to save face for the British government, military and judicial systems. It will not establish either truth or justice. To attempt to get Britain off the hook in the eyes of the world to cover Britain's guilt."

....statement by John, picture of Alex, brothers of James Wray.

"Surprised of the announcement. Still not happy of who will be on the panel for the tribunal."

"I hope the truth comes out about what happened and why people were murdered on Bloody Sunday, and the reasons why there was a cover-up."

.....John McKinney, brother of William McKinney

"My thoughts upon hearing the announcement were that of cautiousness."

"I hope there will be a result of truth and nothing else but the truth."

...Jean Hegarty,sister of Kevin McElhinney

"I hope the truth comes out about what happened and why people were murdered on Bloody Sunday, and the reasons why there was a cover-up."

"Truth and justice finally."

...Kay Duddy, sister of Jackie Duddy.

"I felt excited and relieved the once and for all the truth would come out and we could put the whole "Bloody Sunday" issue behind us and carry on with our lives without having to worry about the whole stigma which surrounds the events of the day."

"Justice all in all."

...Fred Mc Kinney, son of Gerard Mc Kinney

"That after 26 years we had finally gained a small victory on the way to establishing the truth."

"I hope that the New Inquiry will reveal the full truth of what happened on Bloody Sunday and we will find out why our loved ones were brutally murdered and who gave the orders to carry out the murders."

....Charles Mc Guigan, son of Bernard Mc Guigan.

"That at last the truth will be revealed and that Paddy and those who died with him can rest in peace and dignity."

"I certainly hope that the truth will come and nothing else."

....Eileen Doherty, wife of Patrick Doherty.

"I was very happy for my family and the rest of the families. All we want is justice."

"I hope that we get this justice. I also believe that they have to do it right this time with all the world looking on, and waiting to see the outcome."

...Floyd Gilmour, brother of Hugh Gilmour.

"Our thoughts on the day of the announcement by the Prime Minister of the New Inquiry was relief that we could put the Widgery Inquiry behind us and to be optimistic about what lay ahead."

"Our thoughts on the day of the announcement by the Prime Minister of the New Inquiry was relief that we could put the Widgery Inquiry behind us and to be optimistic about what lay ahead."

....Kevin McDaid and Bridie Gallagher, brother and sister of Michael McDaid.