Trevor Sargent
Question:18 Mr. Sargent asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in advance of Ireland's participation in the Olympic Games, he intends to apprise the US Administration of Ireland's view regarding states putting people to death having regard to the fact that the Olympic Games are being held in Georgia where 6 per cent of all USA executions have taken place since 1976; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8345/96]