Dáil Éireann - Volume 34 - 26 March, 1930

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dismissal of a Customs Watcher.

Mr. Cooney Mr. Cooney

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[3] Mr. Cooney asked the Minister for Finance if he received a letter addressed to him on February 25th last with reference to the dismissal of a Customs watcher named J. Collins, and if he is yet in a position to state what action, if any, he intends taking in this matter.

The President The President

The President: A reply to the letter referred to was addressed to the Deputy on the 22nd instant. There is nothing to add to the information conveyed therein.

Mr. Cooney Mr. Cooney

Mr. Cooney: I would like to ask the President if he would undertake to explain why a letter sent to the Department of Finance on 25th February was not acknowledged until 22nd March. Is it customary to have such delays in matters of that kind?

The President The President

The President: That is another question.

Mr. Cooney Mr. Cooney

Mr. Cooney: That was my principal reason for putting down the question.

The President The President

The President: The Deputy should have stated that when he put it down.

Mr. Cooney Mr. Cooney

Mr. Cooney: I desire to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Motion for the Adjournment this evening.

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