Irish Embassy in Australia received threats over Queen Victoria statue
Embassy representatives said callers warned them to ‘stay away’ from unveiling in Sydney
Ambassador frustrated at lack of detail on Australia-New Zealand trip
State Papers 1986: ‘Dismayed’ Irish envoy in Canberra got ‘absolutely no information’ about proposed visit
John Bruton objected to sending Queen Victoria statue to Sydney
Ex-finance minister said figure outside Leinster House was ‘part of our heritage’ in 1986
Ó Fiaich ‘insinuated’ himself into pope’s entourage for Australia visit
State papers 1986: Correspondence from Irish ambassador said cardinal was not invited
New South Wales premier described Irish judicial system as a ‘joke’
State Papers 1985: Neville Wran spoke of ‘Irish joke’ after failed extradition process
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