asked the Minister for Justice the number of Russian citizens granted visas to visit this State in each of the last five years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Visas for Russian Citizens.
72.
Mr. Ryan
The figures are:--
|
1957 |
4 |
|
1958 |
5 |
|
1959 |
4 |
|
1960 |
7 |
|
1961 |
21 |
Of the 21 who came in 1961, 17 came to attend the International Congress of Surgery held in Dublin in September of that year.
Mr. Ryan
And what did they do when they were here?
They were trying to collect the Crown Jewels which some of the Fianna Fáil Party still have.
Mr. Ryan
Are these the type of people for whom the Minister sought late night drinking facilities in respect of restaurants?
They all had bombs in their briefcases, of course.
Mr. Ryan
And drank vodka.