Francis O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader to raise with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, an intrusion by British army helicopters during an Ulster GAA fixture last Sunday between Armagh and Monaghan at the Crossmaglen Rangers GAA grounds, Crossmaglen. I was at the match and three helicopters hovered over the pitch, landing and taking off again at the army base. The noise of the aircraft was deafening and a great annoyance to the players and the large attendance present at the game. I ask the Leader to convey my concerns to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs without delay. I am convinced that the peace process will only work when there is an end to all military activities, particularly in the south Armagh area, and people can go about their daily activities in a normal way.