asked the Minister for External Affairs whether his attention was directed to a recent broadcast from the Hamburg Radio Station about 12.15 am on the night of the 13th or 14th September, during which an announcement was made that Éire had better come out from under Mr Chamberlain's umbrella; and if he will state whether he has made appropriate representations to the German Government; and, if so, whether he will give the Dáil full information on the subject.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Broadcast from Hamburg Radio Station.
I have heard talk of such a broadcast, but I am not sure whether, in fact, such a reference to Ireland was made, or whether this is not another sample of the ridiculous rumours which have been passed from mouth to mouth recently. I have made no effort to secure the text of the reported broadcast, and have made no representations to the German Government. In the present circumstances. when wholesale propaganda is used as a method of warfare, I think it would be foolish to take serious notice of incidental remarks like those referred to in the Deputy's question.