This message from the Seanad is with regard to a Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. A motion will be required to set up a Committee from our side.
THE OIREACHTAS AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS. - MESSAGE FROM THE SEANAD.
"That in the opinion of the Seanad it is expedient that a Standing Committee consisting of five members of each House of the Oireachtas be appointed to consider the position of the Saorstát in relation to foreign affairs, and to report thereon to the Oireachtas from time to time accordingly."
I take it this is merely a record of the opinion of the Seanad in this matter which is communicated to the Dáil.
Yes.
They will not move in the direction of setting up such a Committee until they hear the views of the Dáil in this matter. I would suggest that the matter would be allowed to remain until a motion is put down definitely agreeing to set up such a Committee.
Further consideration of the matter deferred.