asked the Taoiseach if he will protest against the interference in the domestic affairs of this country by the British Prime Minister when he sent greetings to the Six County Prime Minister on keeping Ulster strong and prosperous and free within the United Kingdom; and, further, if he will state whether a protest has been conveyed to the British Government against this action, or if on his recent visit to London he was informed by the British Prime Minister that he proposed to send such a message to the Northern Ireland Premier; and, if so, if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Britain and the Six Counties.
On the occasion to which the Deputy refers, Sir Winston Churchill appears to have been speaking as the leader of the Conservative Party in Britain, addressing an election message to the Conservative Party in the Six Counties. I was not informed of his intention to send such a message, and I do not think that a protest would serve any useful purpose.
The attitude of the Government and of all Parties in this House towards the unjust partition of our country, against the declared will of the vast majority of our people, is well known to the British Government. We shall continue, as hitherto, to avail ourselves of every appropriate opportunity to bring the facts of Partition to the attention of people everywhere who are interested in democracy and in securing firm foundations for international peace.
Has the Taoiseach ceased to send such protests since he was given a latchkey to and hospitality at No. 10 Downing Street?
Ask your own Party.
Wining and dining with the British—does the Taoiseach remember his charge of 20 years ago?
Go and read the report of the Locke Tribunal.
You should havemanners. Go and read the Taoiseach's statement.