Harney gives backing for war on Iraq

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney yesterday signalled strong support for the US-led war on Iraq despite its failure to secure UN backing.

In the most strident pro-US comments to date from the Government, Ms Harney described America and Britain as close friends and said she understood the security concerns which sparked the war.

“Britain and the US are our close friends. They help us when we need them. We work closely with them. We won’t deny them now when they need us,” she said.