asked the Minister for External Affairs if he will state how often he has broadcast addresses to residents in countries other than Ireland; and what were the special occasions or reasons for such broadcasts.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Minister's Broadcasts.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, the particulars requested by the Deputy will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following are the particulars:—
FOREIGN BROADCASTS MADE BY THE TAOISEACH, MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL, AFFAIRS.
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4th March, 1932 |
In response to an invitation from an American radio network. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1932 |
do. |
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2nd October, 1932 |
From Geneva, as President of the Council of the League of Nations. |
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12th February, 1933 |
In response to an invitation from an American radio network. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1933 |
do. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1934 |
do. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1935 |
do. |
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12th September, 1935 |
From Geneva, as Chairman of the Sixth Committee of the League of Nations. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1936 |
In response to invitations from American and British radio networks. |
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Christmas Eve, 1936 |
In response to an invitation from an American radio network. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1937 |
do. |
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Christmas Eve, 1937 |
do. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1938 |
do. |
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25th September, 1938 |
From Geneva, as President of the Assembly of the League of Nations. |
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8th January, 1939 |
In response to an invitation from the organisers' of the World's Fair, New York. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1939 |
From Rome, in response to an invitation from an American radio network. |
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Christmas Day, 1939 |
In response to an invitation from an American radio network. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1940 |
do. |
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Christmas Day, 1940 |
do. |
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18th March, 1941 |
do. |
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Christmas Day, 1941 |
do. |
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St. Patrick's Day, 1946 |
do. |