Articles 2 and 3 and the Anglo-Irish Agreement
Blaney asked whether the Taoiseach had contravened Articles 2 and 3 by signing the Anglo-Irish Agreement; the Chair noted the House had moved on. The Taoiseach said Haughey and Blaney’s doubts seemed unserious because they had not pursued them in court, and Haughey replied that the same reasoning applied to the Taoiseach.
A Cheann Comhairle, on a point of order, I failed to get your attention in time before you called the next question. Could I ask the Taoiseach whether it is a fact that he has already contravened the Articles in question by signing the Anglo-Irish Agreement?
Comment on this
We have gone on to the next question. Deputy Blaney remembers the time well the reception an effort to get in on a question late, even if the Chair did not catch his eye, would have met.
Comment on this
Whatever doubts Deputies Blaney or Haughey may have in that respect they cannot be very serious doubts as they have taken no steps in the courts to pursue their allegations. They, obviously, do not believe their own statements.
