Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Stolen Beit Paintings. Tuesday, 8 May 1990

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  4.  Mr. Nealon      asked the Taoiseach      when the stolen Beit painting discovered in Turkey will be returned to this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The Taoiseach:    The Department of [836] Foreign Affairs are in contact with relevant public officials in Turkey to arrange the safe return to Ireland of the painting in question.

Mr. Nealon:    Could the Taoiseach say if the discovery of this painting in Turkey has given any substantial lead as to where the remainder of the stolen paintings may be?

The Taoiseach:    I am not in a position to say.

Mr. Nealon:    I appreciate the delicacy of this matter and, important as is the final objective which we all desire, namely to get the paintings back, could the Taoiseach say if it is a generally held opinion that the majority of these paintings are still in this country?

The Taoiseach:    If the Deputy would like to call to my office I will be happy to give him any information I have at my disposal.

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