asked the Minister for Justice whether a complete list of books and publications banned under the Censorship of Publications Act, 1946, is available, and, if not, if he will make arrangements to have such a list printed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - List of Banned Publications.
The lists on sale of prohibited books and periodicals cover the period up to 31st December, 1955. Arrangements are at present being made to publish a list covering the period up to 31st December, 1957.
Are the lists available at present? Is there a composite list up to 1955, or a separate list?
Yes, they are available —up to 31st December, 1955. It was not thought necessary, in view of the lack of activity, covering, a certain period, to get on with the list but it is now being gone on with and will be available in due course.
Does the Minister think that the names of those bad and immoral books ought to be published?
They should be burned without hesitation. I would burn the newsagent as well.