Charles Haughey survives no confidence vote

Title

Charles Haughey survives no confidence vote

Genre

News report; Press conference; Special

TX Date

8 Feb 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:38

Description

Report on the survival of Charles Haughey as leader of the Republic of Ireland opposition party Fianna Fail, having won a vote of no confidence after the latest phone tapping scandal. Includes actuality of supporters; comment from Haughey; rival, Dublin TD Mary Harney; Ray MacSharry, who resigned over the scandal. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Charles Haughey; Ray MacSharry; Mary Harney

Keywords

Politics; Ireland; Political parties; Charles Haughey; Fianna Fail; Political leaders; Meetings; Interception of communication; Political scandals

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