John Bruton
Ceist:55 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the provisions of Article 15(6)(1) and (2) of the Constitution are being respected. [11623/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 5 May 2004
Ceisteanna (62)
Freagraí scríofa
The Government and I are committed to ensuring that the provisions of Article 15(6)(1) and (2) of the Constitution are respected and will take all available steps in that regard. The existence in the State of a paramilitary organisation is contrary to law and contrary to the Constitution. Support for or tolerance of any such paramilitary force is inconsistent with the citizen's fundamental political duty of loyalty to the State. Membership of Dáil Éireann is confined to citizens who owe the State that duty of loyalty. Any member of the Dáil who condones or supports any paramilitary body in the State holds office under false pretences.
Question No. 56 answered with QuestionNo. 38.