§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if she will list for the week ended 23 January the number of violent incidents involving paramilitary groups which took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many involved(a) Loyalist and (b) Republican groups; [68725]
40W(2) if she will list for the week ended 23 January the number of (a) punishment beatings and (b) shootings which took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many in each category were committed by (i) Loyalist and (ii) Republican groups. [68724]
§ Mr. IngramBetween 17 and 23 January 1999, there were 4 shooting incidents and 3 bombing incidents.
The numbers of casualties as a result of paramilitary attacks are as follows:
By Loyalists By Republicans Assaults 4 0 Shootings 2 1 Total 6 1 Note:
Figures may be subject to minor adjustment in the event of further information coming to light
The figure for shooting incidents includes 3 separate incidents resulting in 3 casualties as a result of paramilitary attacks and the fourth incident is not yet attributable to any grouping.
The bombing incidents reported are not yet attributable to any grouping; however, one has been claimed by the Orange Volunteers and two by the Red Hand Defenders.