asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the consigning of over 1,000 regular Army troops to the Northern Ireland border areas will reduce security within the Twenty-six Counties; and if it will bring about any change in the role of the FCA in regard to security activities.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State Security Measures.
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The constitution of the two new battalions in the Border area will not reduce security elsewhere in the State. The answer to the second part of the question is "No".