Speaking at the farewell lunch today Wednesday 17th in Ivy House.

Deputy Finian McGrath commended and thanked the Cuban Ambassador for building and developing the relationship between Ireland and Cuba and paid tribute to his magnificent work.   The Cuban Embassy is the only Embassy based on the Northside in Clontarf.

Deputy McGrath also said that he would continue to campaign for the release of the Miami 5 and also to break down the barriers between Cuba and the U.S.  “We need change, we need dialogue and we need an end to the cold war”  added McGrath

Finian McGrath