Dick Spring
Question:41 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice if there are any plans to discuss the issue of extradition with the British Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Extradition Discussions.
Dick Spring
Question:47 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Justice, if, in the light of section 50 of the Extradition Act, 1965, and the recent decision of the Supreme Court in the Finucane case, he considers the current position in relation to extradition is satisfactory; and if this aspect of the matter will be raised at the next meeting with the British Prime Minister.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 47 together.
With regard to the question about the decision in the Finucane case, I would refer the Deputy to the detailed reply which I gave to a number of questions concerning the recent decisions of the Supreme Court on extradition on 25 April 1990, Official Report, Vol. 397, cols. 2134-2141.
As of now, there are no plans for any formal discussions with the British Prime Minister on extradition.