Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2004
101 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Defence the progress made by the board of military officers examining the submission made by a former officer concerning events in Jadotville in the Congo in September 1961; when he expects the board to produce a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17825/04]
View answerAs I have previously outlined the chief of staff has received a submission from a retired Army officer who served at Jadotville seeking a review of the events of September 1961. The Chief of Staff arranged for the submission to be examined by a board of military officers.
I have been informed by the chief of staff that he has recently received a report from the board of officers. Having examined the report, he has requested clarification on a number of matters. This clarification, which involves research of archival material, has been requested by 1 July 2004.
Pending the outcome of the examination, it would not be appropriate for me to comment. I will carefully consider any recommendations that the chief of staff may make as regards this issue.
