Families of those killed in the Omagh bombing say the next stage of the public inquiry will be pivotal as evidential hearings begin in Belfast. Multiple outlets report that the inquiry enters a phase where evidence is taken from relevant parties, moving beyond earlier public work and toward testimonies and examination of events.

The Belfast Telegraph, Evening Standard and Yahoo UK News all frame the families’ response around the importance of this “next stage,” reflecting their expectation that the hearings will produce clearer answers and accountability. The reports emphasize that the hearings are scheduled to start on Monday in Belfast, but they differ mainly in how they characterize the families’ views and the inquiry’s broader significance.

Overall, the coverage focuses on the operational start of evidential hearings and the families’ anticipation, rather than detailing new findings. No outlet in the provided excerpts describes specific testimony content, outcomes, or conclusions from the inquiry at this stage.