Has the Taoiseach brought to the notice of or asked the British Prime Minister how many more fractured homes and psychologically ruined internees we are going to have before she at last sees the light and acts in a humane fashion? Further, is she aware that the role of her troops in the North of Ireland is one of marauding and molesting rather than, as she says, peace-keeping?

With regard to the part of the Deputy's question which appeared to relate to the situation in the Maze Prison, the House will be aware that we have made every effort in this matter to secure a resolution of the problem along the lines suggested by the Irish Commission for Justice and Peace. I have nothing to add to the other part of the question.