asked the Minister for Defence if he will now state whether it is intended to collect, from the civilian population, gas masks and respirators distributed during the early stages of the emergency; and whether he will issue a public statement as to whether the public will be-required to surrender this equipment.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Gas Masks and Respirators.
The answer to the first part is in the negative. I have recently issued a statement in the matter to the Press and have given the necessary instructions to the local authorities.