Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

It is timely that Congressman Walsh and his colleagues are in the House, particularly since the Walsh visas have proven such a marvellous advantage to us. We are extremely grateful not only for that but for the continuing support of American congressmen regarding the International Fund for Ireland. It is perhaps only those of us from Border counties who fully appreciate our American colleagues' efforts.

The visit is also rather opportune, since the question I wished to raise with the Leader was whether he might endeavour to establish who in the Government, or what sources in this Administration, complained about the robust nature of the television interview between Carole Coleman and President Bush last week.