Dáil Éireann - Volume 40 - 21 October, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - The Drumm Battery.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

Mr. Briscoe asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce to state if he still confirms the success of the Drumm Battery and to what causes he attributes the delay in the running of the experimental train between Dublin and Bray.

Mr. McGilligan Mr. McGilligan

Mr. McGilligan: The claims made for the battery are being confirmed by experience and are not affected by the slow delivery of parts and equipment for the coaches in which it is to be used.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

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[393] Mr. Briscoe: When does the Minister hope to make a definite statement as to the position of the Drumm Battery?

Mr. McGilligan Mr. McGilligan

Mr. McGilligan: I cannot say when.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

Mr. Briscoe: Can the Minister say how long he expects these delays to occur with regard to the delivery of the parts?

Mr. McGilligan Mr. McGilligan

Mr. McGilligan: I did not say that there has been any delay yet.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

Mr. Briscoe: Is the Minister not aware that the public have been expecting tests of this battery?

Mr. McGilligan Mr. McGilligan

Mr. McGilligan: The public may have been misled by people who speak without authority.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

Mr. Briscoe: Was the Minister for Justice speaking without authority when he made certain statements in Mayo on 11th August?

Mr. Gilligan Mr. Gilligan

Mr. Gilligan: I cannot say until I see what he said.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

Mr. Briscoe: Will the Minister promise to look up the “Western People” or the “Mayo News” of August 16th?

Mr. McGilligan Mr. McGilligan

Mr. McGilligan: I have not time to read these papers.

Dáil Éireann 40 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. The Drumm Battery.

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