IN EVENT OF WAR
IMPOSSIBLE FOR EIRE TO TO REMAIN NEUTRAL. DISCUSSION ON DEFENCE ESTIMATES. DUBLIN, Feb. 17. It would be impossible for Eire to remain neutral in the event of a war between Britain and another country, said Mr. de Valera, in the debate on the defence estimates in the Dail. As long as any part of Ireland was occupied by the British, he added, there would always be a section wishing Britain's downfall in the hope of regaining Irish freedom. Nevertheless, any enemy of Britain would aim at cutting off food supplies and would be likely to bomb Irish ports. Therefore it was essential that Ireland should be ready to defend herself in order, in the event of war, to continue the trade with England in cattle and other products. The greater part of the money for defence would be spent on aeroplanes and anti-aircraft guns. Mr. Cosgrave announced that his party would vote against the estimates, which they considered wildly extravagant.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 42, 20 February 1939, Page 7
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164IN EVENT OF WAR Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 42, 20 February 1939, Page 7
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