Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
212 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to re-open the file on the Battle of Jadotville, Congo, which took place in September 1960; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11963/04]
View answer213 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if he will reply to Athlone Town Council following its letter to his Department of March 2004 regarding the Jadotville battle, Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11964/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together.
The Defence Forces have received correspondence on the subject of Jadotville. This submission is presently under examination and a report is expected to be finalised soon. The letter from Athlone Town Council was received in the Department on 6 April 2004. This letter has been acknowledged by my Department and will be replied to once the above report is to hand.
