Territorial limits and neutrality

Summary

Higgins argued that the three-mile limit restricts Ireland’s ability to maintain an effective neutrality policy. The Minister said the issue was outside the scope of Deasy’s question and required separate notice.

Michael D. Higgins Mr. Higgins Labour Party

Would the Minister not agree that a three-mile limit, and no plans to extend it, effectively limits our commitment to neutrality?

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

With regard to the extension of the three-mile limit, I have already told Deputy Deasy that this matter is being considered at present and being examined by our legal experts. Could I have the second part of the question please?

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Michael D. Higgins Mr. Higgins Labour Party

Would the Minister not agree that the acceptance of a three-mile limit is a serious limitation of an effective policy on neutrality?

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Gerard Collins Mr. G. Collins Fianna Fáil

That is totally outside the relevance of the question asked by Deputy Deasy. I would need notice of it.

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