Embassy representatives said callers warned them to ‘stay away’ from unveiling in Sydney
State Papers 1986: ‘Dismayed’ Irish envoy in Canberra got ‘absolutely no information’ about proposed visit
Ex-finance minister said figure outside Leinster House was ‘part of our heritage’ in 1986
State papers 1986: Correspondence from Irish ambassador said cardinal was not invited
State Papers 1985: Neville Wran spoke of ‘Irish joke’ after failed extradition process
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