§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what diplomatic protests have been made to the Government of the Republic of Eire in view of the shooting and killing of British citizens by terrorists from the territory of the Republic of Eire; and what compensation has been offered by the Eire Government.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleWe exchange views with the Government of the Republic of Ireland on a number of matters. Details must remain confidential, but I can assure my hon. Friend that our representations covered those occasions when British citizens have been shot by terrorists operating from the territory of the Republic of Ireland.
The Government of the Republic of Ireland have not offered compensation. A Government does not normally have international responsibility for paying compensation for the criminal acts of their citizens but this is a difficult question which depends on the facts of each case.