Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)

There is a lot to be said for the way the Canadians conduct their affairs. They are cautious and conservative and should not get into as much trouble as other larger nations. It is like Sweden and Finland, in that it is a country which does not have a reputation of being in any way domineering but can provide useful, friendly and disinterested advice and inputs. That is the value of a friendly country like Canada.

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