asked the Minister for Defence if he has now had an opportunity of considering the draft of the proposed Defence Forces Bill and if he can say when it is intended to ask leave of Dáil Éireann to introduce it.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - The Defence Forces.
I have not yet had an opportunity of examining the draft of the proposed Bill, but I understand that since the last draft was prepared in 1939 considerable revision is necessary and is now taking place. I cannot say when I shall be in a position to ask leave to introduce the Bill in Dáil Éireann, but the indications are that it will not be this year.
The Bill will not be introduced this year?
No.