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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Equitation Regulations.

Army horses for an Olympic team

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Asked whether Army horses would be available if Ireland joined a boycott of the Moscow Olympics, the Taoiseach said the Government had not yet considered the question.

Jim O'Keeffe Mr. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

Arising out of the situation, what would be the position in the event of a decision by the Government to join in the boycott of the Moscow Olympic Games? Would these horses be available to a team——

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question.

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Jim O'Keeffe Mr. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

It is really the main issue.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

It is very narrowly linked.

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Jim O'Keeffe Mr. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

It is a serious aspect.

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It is something the Government will have to look into very carefully.

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Jim O'Keeffe Mr. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

The matter has not been given any thought yet?

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Not yet.

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