Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Public Services for Foreign Dignatories. Commands at military ceremonies
Summary
The Minister said commands at ceremonies for foreign dignitaries would remain in Irish and assured Treacy there were no plans to change this; the Chair objected to the repeated supplementary question.
asked the Minister for Defence if he has sanctioned directions that all future commands for public ceremonies, guards of honour, etc. for foreign dignatories involving the Army would be issued in English; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
All commands for public ceremonies, guards of honour etc. for foreign dignatories involving the Defence Forces are given in Irish. It is not intended to alter this.
Comment on this
Can the Minister assure the House that no attempt is being made or will be made to change this situation?
