Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004
82 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 57 and 110 of 16 June 2004, if he has received a report from the Chief of Staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21175/04]
View answerAs I have outlined in previous replies the Chief of Staff 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. The Chief of Staff received a report from the board of officers in mid-June and subsequently sought clarification on a number of matters arising. This clarification, which involved research of archival material, has been received by the Chief of Staff within the last few days and the full report is under examination. 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 on the issue.
