§ Mr. MaginnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what protest has been made to the authorities in the Irish Republic about the terrorist attack on Caledon RUC station involving the use of the Knockaginny footbridge; if he discussed this incident during the recent meeting of the Anglo-Irish Conference; and what communications he has received from the Government of the Irish Republic.
§ Mr. MatesIt would not be appropriate to comment on specific terrorist incidents under investigation. However, cross-border security co-operation is a continuous concern of both the British and Irish Governments. At the most recent intergovernmental conference on 25 May, British and Irish Ministers restated their complete support for the efforts which the security forces north and south of the border are making to erode and defeat terrorism. Both Governments are determined to continue, and to enhance, their close co-operation on security matters with the aim of preventing attacks and bringing perpetrators to justice.