Extent of the cross-border review
Quinn asked how the cross-border review had been expanded since September 1977. The Minister offered to provide details, saying he was not concealing information but would announce decisions at the appropriate time; the Chair then called the next question.
Could the Minister say to the House to what extent the review of cross-Border relations and so on was extended and improved by him since September 1977, he having admitted already that there were such discussions prior to September 1977?
Comment on this
The question is repeated because the answer was not given when the question was first asked.
Comment on this
If I were to give a detailed reply to that I would have to cover a whole range of activities and that would take a considerable time. I can make the answer available to the Deputy,
Comment on this
Yes. I have no intention of trying to conceal this information from the House. The Deputy will appreciate that it might be more appropriate that I announce decisions to the House at the appropriate time. I ask the House on that basis to have a little understanding at the moment.