Patrick Connolly scandal

Title

Patrick Connolly scandal

Genre

News report

TX Date

19 Aug 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:13

Description

Report on the political ramifications to Prime Minister Charles Haughey of a scandal involving Irish Attorney General Patrick Connolly who has now resigned. Police found Malcolm MacArthur, wanted for a double murder (including the killing of nurse, Bridie Gargan) in Connolly’s flat along with a gun. Male reporter not identified.

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Keywords

Ireland; Farmers; Nurses; Homicide; Murderers; Prime ministers; Charles Haughey; Guns; Political leaders; Resignation (employee); Criminal investigation; Arrests; Political scandals; Attorney-generals; Patrick Connolly; Malcolm MacArthur; Bridie Gargan

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