asked the Minister for External Affairs if he is now in a position to make to the House the statement on the Irish lights service promised in reply to a question on this matter on 9th August last.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Lights Service.
As the question of the future administration of Irish lights is still the subject of correspondence between the British Government and the Government of the Irish Free State, I cannot at the moment make the statement referred to in my reply of the 9th August. Should a satisfactory settlement of the question be reached legislation will be necessary to give effect to it, and the Dáil will then have an opportunity of considering the terms of the settlement.
The point of my question was whether any prograss has been made towards a settlement. I take it that the answer is that no progress has been made?
I do not think the Deputy can assume that.
Can the President inform me what other assumption is possible?