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The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has strongly condemned those responsible for the detonation of an explosive device in Co Fermanagh this morning.

The Minister said,

This is a despicable act, perpetrated by persons with no regard for law, order or democratic principles. It is nothing other than a cynical and pointless act of terror. Such actions, whoever is behind them and whatever their supposed justification, are to be condemned utterly. 

Thankfully no one was injured, but this was reckless and could have resulted in tragedy.  I am determined to ensure that we will not go back to the bad old days and I fully support the work of the PSNI in tackling this form of indiscriminate, cowardly violence.  An Garda Síochána will be liaising with their colleagues in the PSNI and I would urge anyone with information on this attack to come forward to the authorities.