Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Attorney-General when the initial application for the extradition of Father Patrick Ryan was lodged with the authorities in the Republic of Ireland; if he can report progress; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI refer the right hon. Gentleman to my reply to a private notice question from the hon. Member for Norwood (Mr. Fraser) on 14 December 1988. The decision of the Irish Attorney-General on 12 December 1988 effectively precludes any further attempt to seek an order for Patrick Ryan's return from the Republic of Ireland.