Lenihan plays down concerns about terrorism 'back door'

The Government has played down concerns that Ireland could be used as a "back door" for Islamic militants intent on bombing Britain.

Lenihan plays down concerns about terrorism 'back door'

The Government has played down concerns that Ireland could be used as a "back door" for Islamic militants intent on bombing Britain.

Speaking in Dublin this morning, Junior Minister Brian Lenihan said the Irish intelligence services were co-operating closely with their British counterparts to counteract any such risk and ensure the necessary security measures were in place.

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