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The Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen TD, condemns Antrim murders.

 

The Taoiseach said:
 
" I condemn in the strongest possible terms the murders in Antrim. 
 
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and to the injured.
 
I look forward to seeing those responsible brought swiftly to justice. 
 
We had all hoped that senseless violence was a thing of the past. 
 
Violence has been utterly rejected by the people of this island, both North and South,
 
A tiny group of evil people can not and will not undermine the will of the people of Ireland to live in peace together. "
 
The Taoiseach has conveyed a message of sympathy to the Prime Minister. 
 
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has also been in contact with the Northern Ireland Secretary.
 
ENDS

8th March 2009