Northern Ireland: Cross-border Co-operation

HL Deb 24 October 2000 vol 618 c24WA

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make representations to the Government of the Irish Republic to play its part against dissident Republican groups. [HL4139]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Government have and will continue to co-operate closely with the Irish Government combating the threat from dissident terrorist organisations. Cross-border co-operation is vital to the safety of citizens not only in Northern Ireland but also in the Republic of Ireland.