Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Citizens in Uganda. Number and Safety of Irish Citizens in Uganda
Summary
The Minister could not give a precise number of Irish people in Uganda, said no Irish citizens were known to be in danger, and reported close contact with the authorities.
I want to ask about the safety of Irish citizens in Uganda. How many Irish people are there and are the Government satisfied that they are safe?
Comment on this
We do not have the precise number. The only known victims so far were two Italian priests and two Italian missionaries who are reported to have lost their lives. There was no question of any Irish people being in any danger. We are maintaining close contact with the authorities and this will lead to formal diplomatic recognition of the new regime in the very near future.