Taoiseach Condemns Attack on PSNI Officer in Co. Antrim

The Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen TD, has strongly condemned this morning's car bomb attack, which targeted a PSNI Officer in Co. Antrim.

He extended his sympathy to the injured officer, to his family and to his PSNI colleagues.

The Taoiseach said:

"Today's attack is an act of senseless violence.

The people of Ireland have clearly demonstrated their wish for peace and to work through the democratic process.

This criminal action by a tiny minority is an attack on all of the people of this country.

They will not succeed in deflecting us from the path of peace on this island.

I look forward to seeing the perpetrators of this heinous act being brought swiftly to justice."

Ends

8th January 2010