asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the annual cost of importing small-arms ammunition during each of the years from 1929 to 1935, inclusive, and during the years 1956 and 1957 and whether he has satisfied himself that the danger of depending on imports under emergency conditions has been fully considered.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Importation of Small-Arms Ammunition.
It is not in the public interest to give details of the imports of small-arms ammunition for the Defence Forces.
I have satisfied myself that the danger of depending on imports under emergency conditions has been fully considered.
I put it to the Minister that it does not matter now what was imported ten or 15 years ago. If we only had two bullets or 2,000,000 it is past history. I am not satisfied with that answer either. He should know what was imported ten or 15 years ago.
I told the Deputy that he is not entitled to make a speech in connection with every question. I insist upon that.
What if I do not get a proper answer? I am putting it to the——
The Deputy will sit down.
I am not satisfied with the answer.
The Deputy will sit down.
There are no records with regard to the years from 1929 to 1935 in respect of which the Deputy asks.
There should be.