A very creditable campaign. This was a shameful period in Ireland's history. The actions of de Valera's state were in contrast to the courage of a large number of its citizens, whose reward for their courage in joining the fight against fascism was the disgraceful treatment described above.
There has been a shift in Irish attitudes in recent years, with more attention being given to war memorials and remembrance in general. As someone of Irish ancestry (my grandparents moved from Mullingar to Scotland in the early 20th century), I would like to see this stain removed from Ireland's record.