The federal government has announced it will help the families of Air India victims offset their travel costs when they attend a memorial in Ireland next month.

A subsidy of $2,500 per person will be made available to two relatives of each of the victims.

Many family members are expected to travel to Ireland in late June to observe the 20th anniversary of the deadly bombing. They'll gather in Cork near the spot where Flight 182 blew up killing all 329 people onboard.

Perviz Madon, whose husband was on the flight and who plans to attend the memorial with her two adult children, said she is grateful for the act of generosity on the federal government's part.

"We were not really anticipating anyone to help us. Most of us were going to borrow money if it came to that. So, I think that has been a kind and good gesture on the part of the Canadian government."

The financial offer comes at a time when many relatives remain upset that the government has not ordered an inquiry into the tragedy.

Calls for a probe have grown louder since March when a B.C. court acquitted two men in connection with the bombing.

Former Ontario Premier Bob Rae is investigating whether an inquiry is warranted. He's expected to advise the government in the next few months.