asked the Minister for External Affairs whether he has seen a report that the British Home Office had long ago succeeded in persuading the Irish Government that the "Casement Diaries" were genuine, and, if so, if he will make a statement on the matter.

I have seen a published statement, in relation to the alleged "Casement Diaries", of the nature to which the Deputy refers. There is no evidence that any Irish Government at any time were persuaded that the "Diaries" were genuine.