13 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach if, prior to the announcement by the Government on 17 January 1991 that they would agree to any request for landing and refuelling rights at Shannon Airport by the United States and its allies, he sought any clarification from the United Nations as to the meaning of the terms used in Security Council Resolution 678, especially the term "necessary means" in relation to the implementation of Resolution 660, and the term "appropriate support" which all member states are requested to provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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13 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach if, prior to the announcement by the Government on 17 January 1991 that they would agree to any request for landing and refuelling rights at Shannon Airport by the United States and its allies, he sought any clarification from the United Nations as to the meaning of the terms used in Security Council Resolution 678, especially the term "necessary means" in relation to the implementation of Resolution 660, and the term "appropriate support" which all member states are requested to provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 30 January 1991

   Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Gulf Conflict.

   13 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach if, prior to the announcement by the Government on 17 January 1991 that they would agree to any request for landing and refuelling rights at Shannon Airport by the United States and its allies, he sought any clarification from the United Nations as to the meaning of the terms used in Security Council Resolution 678, especially the term "necessary means" in relation to the implementation of Resolution 660, and the term "appropriate support" which all member states are requested to provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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