Peadar Clohessy
Question:20 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence whether a request was received by the Defence Forces for them to supply explosive ordnance disposal or other personnel to operate in Atlanta, United States of America, in connection with the organisation of the forthcoming Olympic Games; if so, the date such a request was received; the date a decision was made on the matter by his Department; if he will give details of the decision that was made; whether, in view of inordinate delays in processing the request in his Department, the opportunity to provide such personnel was lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14435/96]