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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Representation of Taoiseach at Funeral.

Instructions to the Army Representative

Summary

The Taoiseach said he trusted his representative to act with dignity if faced with the hypothetical circumstances raised, and that the officer was simply instructed to represent him at the obsequies.

The Deputy is asking a hypothetical question. In those circumstances it would be left to the good sense and discretion of my representative at the obsequies as to what action he would take.

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The Taoiseach would have no responsibility?

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I would trust my representative to behave in a proper and dignified fashion.

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What instructions were given to the Army officer?

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Simply to represent me at the obsequies.

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That is not my information.

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Is it not true that the officer was told to represent the Taoiseach at the funeral?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Question No. 8.

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