The Government pledged the full support of the Garda in investigating the attack on a British army barracks in Co Antrim last night which left two soldiers dead and four other people injured.
Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy held talks this morning with Sir Hugh Orde and offered full co-operation in the fight against dissident paramilitary activity.
“The high level of co-operation that already exists between the two forces will be maintained and no effort will be spared on our part,” Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern said.
“I join with my colleagues in unreservedly condemning this attack and the senseless loss of life.
“I want to offer my condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and to those who have been injured.”
The Garda Commissioner, Sir Hugh and senior Irish and British government officials are due to meet to discuss security issues in coming days.