asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that the Olympic Games are due to take place in Helsinki in 1952 and if he will indicate whether steps have been taken to train Irish Army horses for competition in the three-day event.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Jumping Team and Olympic Games.
I am aware that the Olympic Games are due to be held at Helsinki in 1952. It is not proposed that an Army team should compete in the three-day event, as to do so would interfere unduly with the other commitments of the School of Equitation.