Written question asked by David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 18 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2006. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Victims March (Dublin)

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to his answer of 17 July 2006, Official Report, column 24W, on Victims March (Dublin) in the course of his discussions with the authorities in the Republic of Ireland following the attacks upon UK citizens in Dublin, what assurances he has sought regarding the future safety of UK citizens while in Dublin; and what assurances regarding the future safety of UK citizens in Dublin were received.

Answer: As I stated in my previous response of 17 July 2006, the safety of Northern Ireland citizens whether in Dublin or Belfast or anywhere else remains paramount for me.

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