Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 119: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the gardaí have received a request for additional assistance from the Police Service of Northern Ireland following the recent murders of two British soldiers and a member of the PSNI in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14251/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I share the horror expressed by all sides of the House in response to last month's murders in Northern Ireland. The groups responsible for these heinous crimes represent no-one but themselves. Their actions show nothing but contempt for the will of the Irish people.

Having said that, the Deputy will understand that it would neither be helpful nor wise for me to comment on the specific details of Garda activities to combat the threat posed by paramilitary groups. It is the case, however, that close co-operation exists at all levels between the Garda Síochána and its counterparts in Northern Ireland in the context of countering and investigating the activities of these so-called dissident groups. The House can be assured that every support will continue to be given to the Garda Síochána in its efforts to defeat these groups.