Irish citizens in the Philippines

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Mitchell asks how many Irish citizens are in the Philippines and what protection the Government offers; Lenihan will obtain the number and says no complaints of mistreatment by Philippine authorities have been made.

Jim Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Fine Gael

Would the Minister say how many Irish citizens are there in the Philippines, in view of the fact that there are many Irish missionaries, many employees of the ESB and some other Irish people there?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question.

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Brian Lenihan Snr. Mr. Lenihan Fianna Fáil

I have not got that information here but I will get it for the Deputy.

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Jim Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Fine Gael

What steps are the Government taking to protect Irish citizens in the Philippines against possible brutality and genocide?

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Brian Lenihan Snr. Mr. Lenihan Fianna Fáil

No allegations or complaints have been made by Irish citizens as such in regard to behaviour towards them per se by the State authorities in the Philippines.

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