To ask the Minister for Defence if he is aware that letters addressed to residents in Dalkey and district are being seized in the Post Office on an average about twice a week, opened, and delivered marked "Censored by I.R.A."
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - RAIDING OF MAILS IN DALKEY.
Mr. DARRELL FIGGIS
MINISTER for DEFENCE (General R. Mulcahy)
I am aware that recently mails have been seized in Dalkey and district on the 2nd October, at 7.55 a.m. and 4.40 p.m.; on the 10th October at 6.55 a.m., and on the 14th October at 4.25 p.m.
Mr. DARRELL FIGGIS
Arising out of that answer, I would like to ask the Minister for Defence if action has been taken to stop these raids on mails at Dalkey?
General MULCAHY
I think the Deputy may assume that, and I think he should know that primarily it is the duty of the D.M.P. to intervene in these matters.