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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

Consultations on Northern Ireland law changes

Summary

Barrett asks whether the Government knew of and protested the proposed Northern Ireland law changes through the Anglo-Irish conference. Collins confirms the Government was advised and gave its views, but will not discuss confidential consultations.

Seán Barrett Mr. S. Barrett Fine Gael

Were the Minister and the Government made aware of this proposed change in the Northern Ireland law through the workings of the Anglo-Irish conference before it was introduced and, if so, did the Irish Government protest at the proposed change?

Comment on this

The Government were advised of these measures and gave their views on them before the announcement. In accordance with normal practice I am not prepared to go into detail on these confidential consultations.

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