At the General Humbert Summer School in Ballina, County Mayo, senior political figures came together to talk about the need for a review of foreign policy and to have an open debate on neutrality.

Reports shows Ballina decorated with Irish and French flags for the General Humbert Summer School.

Interview with Alan Dukes, Leader of Fine Gael, who says that he believes a neutral position on our part should be a positive instrument to help in the process of disarmament.

Interview with Brian Lenihan Minister for Foreign Affairs, who says that foreign policy is a matter for the democratically elected government of the day.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

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