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Memo from Ian Burns to Stephen Leach Regarding John McConnell's Response to Tomás Ó Fiaich's Invitation

Thursday, 01 March 1990

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This document records Ian Burns' reflections on the kind of response John McConnell should give to Father Alec Reid's question about Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich's invitation for him to hold talks with himself and Gerry Adams in Armagh. Burns told McConnell that while he should decline this invitation, his reply should not discourage Father Reid from persuading PIRA to pursue political instead of paramilitary means. The memo includes a script for McConnell's use in his next meeting with Father Reid.

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