ARLENE Foster has called on the Irish government to play its part in finding out the truth about the Kingsmill killings on the 45th anniversary of the massacre.
Ten Protestant workmen were shot dead by the IRA near the village of Whitecross in south Armagh in January 1976.
Only one workman, Alan Black, survived the attack. He recently received an MBE for his community work.
The DUP leader said questions still needed to be answered about the massacre and the Irish state's relationship with the IRA.
"The sectarian slaughter witnessed at Kingsmill was undoubtedly one of the darkest days of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and reminds us all of why we must never return to such times again," she said.
"Unfortunately many of the relatives have passed away without ever seeing justice served for the murder of their loved one.
"Just last month I raised the Kingsmill case amongst others with the Taoiseach.
"The Irish government must play its role in getting to the truth in such cases. Ultimately these cases are also a test of commitment to the values which are so often raised in other cases.
"I look forward to discussions with the Taoiseach on these cases in the near future."
