Dáil Éireann - Volume 104 - 25 February, 1947

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Relief Supplies to Europe.

Mr. Cosgrave Mr. Cosgrave

Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for External Affairs if he is satisfied that all the relief supplies sent from this country to Europe have reached necessitous persons; and if not, if he will take steps to ensure that supplies are only made available to countries in Europe in actual need.

Minister for External Affairs (The Taoiseach) Eamon de Valera

Minister for External Affairs (The Taoiseach): I have no information of any kind which would suggest that the relief supplies sent from this country to Europe have reached other than necessitous persons. On the contrary, I have much evidence in the way of reports, letters and public statements which suggests that the supplies sent from here have been distributed in accordance with our intentions, and I have no reason to believe that, to achieve this result, steps other than those actually being taken are called for.

Mr. Cosgrave Mr. Cosgrave

Mr. Cosgrave: Have all the supplies which were sent to the Continent been sent through the International Red Cross?

The Taoiseach Eamon de Valera

The Taoiseach: On a previous occasion I indicated definitely the manner in which these supplies were allocated. If the Deputy wants to repeat the question I can give him exact details.

Mr. Cosgrave Mr. Cosgrave

1180

Mr. Cosgrave: Can the Taoiseach say if during the 1945-46 period we sent [1180] a consignment of sugar to the Yugoslav Government?

The Taoiseach Eamon de Valera

The Taoiseach: I could not give details without getting notice.

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