 Consistent with the views of Spain, Ireland was initially reluctant to participate in the Safehaven program due to fears of compromising its neutrality and sovereignty.After a three-year diplomatic battle with the United States Ireland sent a note in August of 1948 to the Allies detailing German capital assets remaining in Ireland and offering cooperation with the Safehaven program.After the second world war ended, the responsibility of restoring assets recovered during the war by the Allies in Germany and other neutral nations was carried out.