Silence to be held for London bomb victims
A two-minute silence is to be held as a mark of sympathy for the victims of the London bomb attacks, it was confirmed today.
The Government appealed for everyone to observe the silence at noon on Thursday, July 14 – a week after the explosions caused havoc across the city.
The gesture of sympathy came as it was confirmed at least 52 people died in last Thursday’s attacks on the No 30 bus and three Tube trains.
The final death toll is expected to be higher, with police believed to have assigned family liaison officers to 74 families.
Ministers called for the silence across the State as a mark of solidarity with the people of London.
The silence will also be observed by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and ministers as they meet with the social partners in Dublin Castle for discussions on Thursday.
