Dáil Éireann - Volume 603 - 02 June, 2005

Written Answers. - Departmental Representations.

Mr. Eamon Ryan Mr. Eamon Ryan

  10. Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contacts by his Department with representatives of the Turkish Government; if representations have been made to his Department following comments in Dáil Éireann on 18 May 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18648/05]

Mr. C. Lenihan Mr. C. Lenihan

  Mr. C. Lenihan: The remarks in question have not been the subject of any discussion with, or representations from, the Turkish authorities. I can only say, once again, that I deeply regret the remarks and the offence they caused.

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