Patrick Connolly affair - opposition view

Title

Patrick Connolly affair - opposition view

Genre

Interview; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:01:13

Description

Press interview with a male Irish speaker (not identified – poss. opposition Fine Gael leader Dr Garret FitzGerald) about the scandal involving Irish Attorney-General Patrick Connolly, after police found Malcolm MacArthur, wanted for a double murder, in his flat along with a gun. He is asked about the political future of Irish Premier Charles Haughey as Connolly was his appointment.

Contributors

Garret FitzGerald?

Keywords

Ireland; Murderers; Prime ministers; Charles Haughey; Political leaders; Criminal investigation; Arrests; Political scandals; Attorney-generals; Patrick Connolly; Malcolm MacArthur

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