State Papers: Chinese panda's death linked to Ireland visit 

Loan of two giant pandas to Dublin Zoo almost 40 years ago sparked controversy when one of them died after returning home

Giant pandas Ming Ming and Ping Ping: Staff were 'somewhat distressed' at the implication that one of the panda's death was linked to its stay in Ireland.

The loan of two giant pandas to Dublin Zoo almost 40 years ago was hailed as a great success until one of the pandas died some time after returning home to China.

There were elements of panda-monium back among staff in Dublin Zoo after a report that suggested the death of the male panda two years later was a consequence of his visit to Ireland.