asked the Taoiseach whether his attention was directed to the publication by the British Air Ministry of an advertisement in the Sunday Independent of February 26th, which invited young men of good physique between the ages of 17½ and 25 years to enlist in the British Air Force; whether he will state if he was consulted by the British Government or by the newspaper concerned before the publication of such an advertisement; and, if so, if he acquiesced in its publication, whether he will also state what action he has taken or proposes taking to prevent the recruitment in Ireland of Irish nationals by foreign Powers for service in their armed forces; further, whether facilities afforded to the British Government in this matter are being extended to other foreign States desiring to attract Irish citizens to join their armed forces.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Recruiting Advertisement in Dublin Newspaper.
My attention was drawn to the advertisement referred to in the first part of the Deputy's question. The answer to the second part is in the negative. The matter of these advertisements was raised with the British authorities some time ago and an assurance was recently received that the of advertising for recruits for the British Air Force in newspapers published within our jurisdiction will be discontinued. The matter referred to in the third part of the question is under consideration. As to the fourth part, facilities have not been afforded to the British or any other Government.