The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned those responsible for a car bomb attack in Derry City on Saturday evening, calling the attack “appalling, reckless and a cynical act of terror.”
Mr Varadkar who posted a tweet also praised the efforts of the PSNI in response to the bombing, saying they acted quickly and prevented further harm.
In the tweet Mr Varadkar said the following: “This was an appalling, reckless & cynical act of terror.
“Violence to achieve political objectives has been rejected by the people of this island again and again.”
“The Government condemns it in the strongest possible terms.”
In an another tweet the Taoiseach said: “I also want to acknowledge the good work and prompt response of the PSNI who prevented further harm.”
This was an appalling, reckless & cynical act of terror. Violence to achieve political objectives has been rejected by the people of this island again and again. The Government condemns it in the strongest possible terms @RTENewsNow https://t.co/QK5XP8Esmy
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) January 20, 2019
I also want to acknowledge the good work and prompt response of the PSNI who prevented further harm
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) January 20, 2019