asked the Minister for Finance whether any report was received in his Department in or since last May that lorry loads of sugar were available to smugglers or would-be smugglers across the Six-County border; and, if so, what action he took to investigate this.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Border Sugar Smuggling.
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The first part of the Deputy's question appears to be based on a sentence in a circular letter issued by Cómhlucht Siúicre Éireann Teoranta on 21st May, 1963. Constant vigilance is exercised by the Customs to prevent smuggling. In fact, on 19th May, 1963, at Clones, County Monaghan, the customs seized a consignment of sugar which was being illegally exported. This seizure was reported in the press on 21st May, 1963, the date of issue of the company's letter, which was directed against the supply of sugar to smugglers.