Marie Louise O'Donnell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Nothing could prepare parents for what they might have heard today on the death of their young sons and daughters in the United States. It is an absolute tragedy and I send my sympathies and condolences to any family suffering this loss.

The Beit collection, Russborough House and all in it was left to the State in 1976 by Alfred and Lady Beit, so could somebody please tell me what it is doing leaving the State without our permission, without an export, or any, licence, and possibly without the knowledge of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht? I know her to be a person interested in preservation. Those who know anything about preservation in Monaghan and her background know she has an excellent record in preservation. How much did she know about it? I would like to know what she knew about it. Who gave permission for this?