Would the Taoiseach not consider that during the course even of an economic visit there would be occasions for more informal discussions which might be appropriate moments at which to take up questions like this? As my final supplementary, let me ask him if he would consider also in the same context asking the Ministers to take up the subject matter of my Question No. 4 which is a matter of grave preoccupation to all of us in this House, with a view to seeing whether action could be taken to cut off the sources of supply of weapons and Semtex to the Provisional IRA.

As the Deputy knows, a fair amount is being done in that area, particularly where Semtex is concerned. Naturally, these matters are kept on the table at all times. The Deputy is quite right in suggesting a fair amount can be done in informal discussions on matters of this kind and any opportunity that presents itself will be availed of.