Irish passport holder Paul Whelan's detention and release has echoes of Cold War
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Paul Whelan's release was welcomed by Taoiseach Simon Harris, who highlighted "years of tireless work" by Irish diplomats on the case
Paul Whelan's release was welcomed by Taoiseach Simon Harris, who highlighted "years of tireless work" by Irish diplomats on the case