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That would have disastrous consequences, most immediately for the congregations and people themselves.

On Sunday, a statement will be read to all congregations in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland on behalf of Rev Dr David Allen, the Acting Clerk of the General Assembly.

He said congregations on both sides of the Irish border had been affected.

The tribute, read by Reverend Nicholas Fraying, brought some of the gathered congregation to tears as he told stories from Dame Patricia's life.

James Reid, who spoke about the incident to members of her congregation, said her experience counters the task force’s stated mission of targeting violent crimes.