Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Brian Hayes brought up a matter about last night but the Cathaoirleach ruled it out of order. The Senator then raised the issue of 1916 again in the House and said the Army should not be used in a party political manner. There was a discussion about this on Tuesday and we strongly made the point that the Army is provided for in the Constitution. I do not recall it but I am aware that Mr. Costello went to Canada and announced an Irish Republic. One can talk about consultation with others but he was inCanada when he announced it.