asked the Minister for Defence if he will request the Army authorities to consider transferring the first battalion, or a company thereof, to Dublin for ceremonial parades.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Parades.
The reply to the Deputy's question is in the negative. While special circumstances might apply in an exceptional case it is not the normal practice to move troops from distant stations for parades in Dublin as the cost involved would not be justified.