Dáil Éireann - Volume 144 - 10 March, 1954

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Arms Importation into Six Counties.

Mr. O. Flanagan Mr. O. Flanagan

Mr. O. Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice if he will state whether the British police authorities have requested the co-operation of the Garda Síochána in preventing the importation of arms into the Six Counties; whether any such co-operation has been afforded; and, if so, to what extent.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Boland) Gerald Boland

Minister for Justice (Mr. Boland): This is the sort of question that it is not in the public interest to answer.

Mr. O. Flanagan Mr. O. Flanagan

Mr. O. Flanagan: It is quite all right. You will not be there in two months' time to answer.

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

Mr. Boland: If it is somebody else's job then let them answer.

Mr. Sweetman Mr. Sweetman

Mr. Sweetman: Now you are saying something.

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

Mr. Boland: If. It is a big “if.”

A Deputy A Deputy

A Deputy: It will not be long now.

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

Mr. Boland: Do not be too sure.

Donnchadh Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó Briain

Donnchadh Ó Briain: Neosfaidh an aimsear.

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

Mr. Boland: Time will tell.

Dáil Éireann 144 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Arms Importation into Six Counties.

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