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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Indo-Chinese Refugees.

Adequacy of the refugee intake

Summary

Bruton questioned whether the planned intake was sufficient; Lenihan said Ireland was making a start and was anxious to help.

Is the Minister satisfied that the figure of 400 is large enough and has he any plans to increase that number?

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We are making a start and we are very anxious to help. I do not have any idea of the total number of people who unfortunately died but we will do our best——

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A very large number.

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