He criticised the abolition of the oath of allegiance, the abolition of the Free State Seanad Éireann, the abolition of the Governor-General and the introduction of the Constitution of Ireland in 1937, arguing each time that these actions would make partition more secure, and arguing the need for rapprochement with the government of Northern Ireland and the wider unionist community.
He criticized the removal of the oath of allegiance, the dissolution of the Free State Seanad Éireann, the dismissal of the Governor-General, and the implementation of the Constitution of Ireland in 1937. He argued each time that these measures would enhance partition's stability, and he advocated for reconciliation with the government of Northern Ireland and the broader unionist community.