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Security Situation

Wednesday 5 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Damien Moore asked the Minister to condemn the presence of dissident organisations in Northern Ireland.
  • The Minister agreed with Damien Moore and condemned the ongoing activities of dissident republicans.
  • The Minister praised the police and security services for their work to ensure Northern Ireland remains safe.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Damien Moore Con Ayr Carrick
Northern Ireland Community Security
Context

Discussions on security measures for Northern Ireland, including the role of police and security services.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend join me in condemning the continued presence of dissident organisations in Northern Ireland, and will he say that there is no place in our society for those who peddle hate and division?

Answer from Julian Smith (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)

I agree with my hon. Friend. We have to condemn the ongoing activities of dissident republicans. I pay tribute to the police and to our security services for all the work that they do to make sure that Northern Ireland remains safe.

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