could hardly believe his ears. The President of the United States was asking him for permission to visit Ireland and what’s more, he was taking the initiative himself. Kennedy obviously meant business now.
Kiernan didn’t hesitate. “The dates, you may take it straight away without referring to the government, will be agreeable and you can come and have a comfortable rest.”
Kennedy’s eyes widened. “I don’t want to rest in Ireland. I want to go around and meet people. I want to meet plenty of people. I don’t want to stay in Dublin. I don’t want too many official receptions. I don’t want any of the stuffed shirt arrangement, if you can avoid it. But it certainly won’t be a rest. The more I can cover, the better it will be. That’s what I call a rest.”
Kiernan asked if there was anything he could do to make the trip relevant rather than whimsical and reminded Kennedy of his government’s offer of honorary Irish citizenship.
The President was keen but unsure of the legal implications: “You know – there are all kinds of procedures and it probably will need legislation. The Senate would have to approve. In any case, it’s gone to my brother [Robert Kennedy, then Attorney General]. He’s the main fellow and he may turn me down. I’d love it, but we’ll see what he says.”
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