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Plane crash in Cork

Secretary of State Owen Paterson commenting on the plane crash in Cork today.

• From: Northern Ireland Office and The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP
• Published: 10 February 2011

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP said “This is a terrible tragedy.

I offer my profound condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of those killed and injured.

I have spoken to our Ambassador in Dublin who is on his way to Cork and who will be working closely with the Irish authorities.”

A special phone line has been opened by the British Embassy in Dublin, 00353 1 205 3780.

The Cork Airport helpline is 00353 21 442 8820.

Published 10 February 2011