asked the Taoiseach if he will state what recent representations, if any, have been made to the British Government with regard to the return to Ireland of the remains of the late Roger Casement and if the Government has received important communications on the matter in recent weeks; and, if so, their nature.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Repatriation of Remains of Roger Casement.
Recently, when in London, I took the opportunity to repeat the request which I had made on previous occasions that the remains of Roger Casement should be returned to Ireland in accordance with the wish expressed by him before his death. The matter was considered, but the reply which I have received indicates that the attitude of the British Government remains unchanged.
Would the Taoiseach again, speaking in the name of the Irish people in this respect, make further representations to the British Government?
The Deputy and the House know there is no need to urge me to do anything that can be done in the matter.