Taoiseach's speech and Cloyne reaction [IrishTimes]
- Published: 26 July 2011
Sir, – The recalling for consultations by a friendly state of its diplomatic representative here should provide a reality check for the Government.
This démarche by the Holy See can hardly have been unexpected. The crude and intemperate language of the Taoiseach’s Dáil speech and the hectoring and bullying tone of the Tánaiste’s utterances in the media have no place in the conduct of international relations.
The consequences of this unnecessary diplomatic crisis should not be underestimated.
Our country’s reputation in diplomatic circles can now be credibly compared to the junk status of Irish government bonds on the international financial markets. Who is responsible for this? Did the Taoiseach draft his own speech or was it the work of one of his special advisers?
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