asked the Minister for External Affairs if he will state the total number of aircraft from each belligerent country that have made forced landings, or have been wrecked in Éire since 1st September, 1939; the number detained and whether any were permitted to leave; and, if so, belonging to what country.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Landings by Aircraft.
I am not prepared to give the details asked for by the Deputy.
Since the beginning of the war a number of planes belonging to the various belligerents have crashed or made forced landings within our territory. Those which were engaged on operational flights were detained and their crews interned. The others were released.