Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 29 Mar 1994

Vol. 440 No. 7

Written Answers. - Establishment of Organisation.

Michael McDowell

Ceist:

124 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to media reports that an organisation (details supplied) is being established in Ireland; the plans, if any, she has to examine the history of this organisation in Britain and to determine whether its constitution and methods are lawful in view of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 and the provisions of the criminal law in relation to the incitement to hatred; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn)

I am aware of the media reports referred to by the Deputy. The position is that any alleged breach of the criminal law by any person or organisation is a matter in the first instance for investigation by the Garda authorities. I can assure the House, however, that the activities of the group in question are being closely monitored by the Garda. It would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment.