Robinson and McGuinness Condemn Bomb Attack

First Minister Peter D. Robinson MP, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA have condemned last night's bomb in Holywood.

Mr Robinson said: "I have no doubt in my mind that this attack was timed to coincide with the transfer of policing and justice powers. As I have said before the transfer of powers will not be derailed by those who would return us the darkest days of our past.

"We are as determined as ever to work together to deliver a peaceful and stable society. Today represents another significant step on that journey."

Mr McGuinness said: "Today is a truly significant day in our history, we will not be swayed or distracted by a small minority who have nothing to offer our society. There is no doubt that many challenges remain ahead of us and there may well be more of these attacks.

"Let me be clear however that anyone seeking to obstruct the progress we are making should recognise our determination to deliver a shared society based on respect and tolerance. They will not achieve the destruction of either the peace process or the political process, both of which remain rock solid."

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