Dáil Éireann - Volume 409 - 29 May, 1991

Written Answers. - Banks Surveillance Allegations.

Mr. Spring Mr. Spring

42. Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Finance if any representations have been made to him by Irish banks concerning the possibility that they were under surveillance by foreign security and intelligence services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds) Albert Reynolds

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds): I have received no such representations.

Mr. Spring Mr. Spring

43. Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to (a) allegations that the British security service attempted to make a deposit in an Irish bank as part of a dirty tricks campaign associated with a union in Britain and that the Irish bank allegedly refused to accept the transaction because of suspicion that the transaction was not genuine and (b) the fact that subsequent allegations that international donations to the union had been misused by officials of the union were connected with this incomplete transaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds) Albert Reynolds

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds): I have no information on this matter.

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