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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Meetings with Heads of Government.

Gaddafi’s support for the IRA

Summary

Kennedy sought condemnation of Gaddafi’s professed support for the IRA, but the Ceann Comhairle ruled that the matter went beyond the question and advised her to submit a separate one. O’Malley urged the Taoiseach to dissociate himself from Gaddafi’s statements; the Taoiseach instead rebuked O’Malley’s attitude.

On Question No. 2, because of Colonel Gadaffi's high regard for the Taoiseach since his last visit to Libya and the fear that that regard is unduly influencing the Government's attitude to the breaking-off of diplomatic relations with Libya, I would like to ask the Taoiseach if the will condemn Colonel Gadaffi's professed support for the Provisional IRA.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy has asked a specific question. I am not prepared to allow an extension of that question. Some of the matters to which she has referred have been dealt with in this House recently by way of parliamentary question.

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A Cheann Comhairle, they have not been dealt with by the Taoiseach, and I am raising matters arising out of the last visit to Libya.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy asked if the Taoiseach has any plans to meet a head of State. She has had a reply to that question.

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Then I have raised a matter arising out of the last visit with that head of State.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

You had better put down a question on that subject, Deputy.

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I did so, a Cheann Comhairle, and it was transferred.

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Surely the Taoiseach should avail of the opportunity that is now offered to him to dissociate himself from these constant expressions of support that have been given for the IRA by a head of State.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy ought to put down a question along those lines.

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I dissociate myself from the mischievous attitude of Deputy O'Malley on all these issues.

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That is interesting.

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